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homeland
/ˈhoʊm.lænd/
Definition
1
One's native country or land of origin, where a person or people have deep cultural, ancestral, or emotional ties.
2
A region or territory considered the original home of a nation, ethnic group, or community.
Examples
After a decade of globetrotting, he returned to his homeland and immediately regretted not packing hot sauce.
In her homeland, soccer is religion; here, it's just an excuse for questionable face paint.
The emigrant's tales painted his homeland as a paradise of endless barbecues and zero traffic jams.
Protecting the homeland from alien invasions sounds heroic until you realize it's just bad Wi-Fi.