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Definition of motherland

motherland

/ˈmʌð.ɚ.lænd/
moth · er · land
Plural:motherlands
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• noun

1

One's native country or the country of one's ancestors, especially when regarded with patriotic affection or as a source of cultural identity.

Example

"After living abroad for thirty years, she finally returned to visit her motherland."

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• Nearby Words

motherfucker
motherfucking
motherhood
motherland
motherless
motherlike
motherliness

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, formed as a compound of 'mother' and 'land', personifying one's native country as a nurturing maternal figure.

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