as in home
the land of one's birth, residence, or citizenship
tries to return every year to Italy, her homeland for the first two decades of her life
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Recent Examples of homeland
At approximately 4,411 square miles, our homeland may be similar in size to the state of Connecticut, but our heart is immense.
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Grace White, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
Tolkien conceived of the Shire as the quaint, pastoral homeland of the Hobbits, a race of short yet courageous dwellers of the fictional Middle-earth.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
We are called to defend our homeland.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
In 2010, Mariana won Miss Universe Puerto Rico, which marked a proud moment for her in representing her homeland.
—Erica Marrison, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
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Grace White, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
Tolkien conceived of the Shire as the quaint, pastoral homeland of the Hobbits, a race of short yet courageous dwellers of the fictional Middle-earth.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
We are called to defend our homeland.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
In 2010, Mariana won Miss Universe Puerto Rico, which marked a proud moment for her in representing her homeland.
—Erica Marrison, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homeland
Noun
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Arguably the most well-known of these projects is the 700-acre Hermitage Farm in Oldham County, which acts as a hub for agritourism and is home to the popular Barn8 restaurant.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Way Day Decor Deals With Thanksgiving around the corner, now is an ideal time to add an inviting autumnal wreath to your home, especially while there are a variety of options on sale during Way Day.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Even over-the-counter basics, like children’s Tylenol or chewable Pepto-Bismol, can be surprisingly hard to find abroad, especially in countries where pharmacies stock different formulations or ban certain medications altogether.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Presented in Milan earlier this month, CCI assessed 20 fashion companies showing at Milan Fashion Week last month, drawing data from 11 platforms in 50 countries and assigning a score between 0 and 100 according to the three pillars of brand popularity, brand involvement and purchase intent.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Homeland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homeland. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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