Synonyms for motherland
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Noun
1. Fatherland — country of origin
fatherland, homeland, mother country, country of origin, native land
Definitions
- n. 1
Country of origin.
Forms
- Plural
- motherlands → fatherlands, homelands…
Example sentences
- homeland They defended their homeland against the invaders.
- fatherland "My fatherland is so far away," Tom said somberly.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| motherland | falling | |
| homeland | rising | |
| fatherland | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- homeland2
- 10 letters
- fatherland3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (homeland2 = 2 syllables).