homeland
noun
home·land
ˈhōm-ˌland 
also -lənd
plural homelands
1
: the native land or country of one's parents, one's ancestors, or oneself
our ancestral homeland
hadn't seen their homeland since they were children
2
: a state or area designated as a state for a people of a particular national, cultural, or racial origin
They are fighting for an independent homeland.
the U.S. Department of Homeland Security [=a department in the U.S. government that is responsible for the safety of the U.S. and its citizens]
specifically, in South African history
: any of several all-Black enclaves that had a limited degree of self-government : bantustan
Examples of homeland in a Sentence
He returned to his homeland for the first time in many years.
The rebels are fighting for an independent homeland.
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In Baahubali, a legendary warrior emerges from humble beginnings to challenge powerful forces threatening his homeland, as ancient prophecies and family bonds shape his journey.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2025
And Japanese-market versions (known as the Toyota Celsior, as Lexus didn’t have showrooms in its homeland until 2005) even offered an adaptive cruise control system that used lasers to sense the distance to the vehicle ahead.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
Sean Paul is doing his part to help minimize and repair the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa, which is currently ravaging his homeland of Jamaica.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
Wah Gwan, which serves Jamaican and Nigerian cuisine at 6228 Troost Avenue, is in the process of putting together a GoFundMe to send support to owner Tanyech Yarbrough’s homeland, Yarbrough told The Star.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2025
And Japanese-market versions (known as the Toyota Celsior, as Lexus didn’t have showrooms in its homeland until 2005) even offered an adaptive cruise control system that used lasers to sense the distance to the vehicle ahead.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
Sean Paul is doing his part to help minimize and repair the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa, which is currently ravaging his homeland of Jamaica.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
Wah Gwan, which serves Jamaican and Nigerian cuisine at 6228 Troost Avenue, is in the process of putting together a GoFundMe to send support to owner Tanyech Yarbrough’s homeland, Yarbrough told The Star.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for homeland
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“Homeland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homeland. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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homeland
noun
home·land
ˈhōm-ˌland
: native land : fatherland
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