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Definition of fatherland

fatherland

/ˈfɑːðərˌlænd/
fa · ther · land
Plural:fatherlands
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• noun

1

A person's native country or the land of one's ancestors, especially when referred to in a patriotic or nationalistic context.

Example

"The exiled poet wrote movingly of his longing to return to his beloved fatherland."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While simply denoting one's native country, "fatherland" (often capitalized as "Fatherland") carries strong historical and nationalistic associations in English, particularly in reference to Germany (from German Vaterland).

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Recorded in Early Modern English from the late 16th century as a compound of "father" and "land," modeled on Dutch vaderland, German Vaterland, and Latin patria.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fatherland. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fatherland
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