fatherland

fa·ther·land

noun \ˈfä-thər-ˌland\

Definition of FATHERLAND

1

: the native land or country of one's father or ancestors

2

: one's native land or country

Examples of FATHERLAND

1. <though they had lived in their adopted country for many years, the immigrant families never broke their ties with the fatherland entirely>

First Known Use of FATHERLAND

12th century

Related to FATHERLAND

Synonyms: country, home, homeland, mother country, motherland, sod

Related Words: old country; community, neighborhood

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Rhymes with FATHERLAND

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