noun
- one’s native country or the country of one’s ancestors
Examples
- After years abroad, she finally returned to her motherland.
- The immigrants maintained strong ties to their motherland.
- He felt a deep connection to his motherland despite being born elsewhere.
- The soldiers fought bravely to defend their motherland.
- She spoke fondly of the traditions from her motherland.
- Many refugees dream of one day returning to their motherland.