Search Dictionary
Definition of homeland

homeland

/ˈhoʊmˌlænd/
home · land
Plural:homelands
JUMP TO:

homeland Lexical Profile

homeland Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person's or a people's native land or country of origin.

Example

"After living abroad for twenty years, she finally returned to visit her ancestral homeland."

2

South African Historically, any of the ten territories designated by the apartheid government of South Africa as semi-autonomous reserves for Black South Africans.

Example

"The post-apartheid constitution formally reintegrated the former homelands into the unified provinces of South Africa."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for homeland

• Nearby Words

homegirl
homegoing
homegrown
homeland
homeless
homelessness
homelike

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century as a compound of the Old English roots 'ham' (dwelling place) and 'land' (territory or country).

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Homeland. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/homeland
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.