Synonyms of homeland

homeland

noun

ˈhōm-ˌland 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• home
• country
• fatherland
• motherland
• sod
• mother country
• old country
• neighborhood
• community

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of homeland

Israel’s current government and much of its political class view the West Bank as the biblical and historical homeland of the Jewish people and see the settlements as key to maintaining security. — Joseph Krauss, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

The federal department touted the gloves as a way to de-escalate tense situations for personnel at ICE, including deportation officers and homeland security investigators. — Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 16 Aug. 2026

The Swedish pop icon returned to her homeland for the Way Out West music festival in Gothenburg and paid homage to Scandinavia and the northern lights with her signature colorful, glittering makeup, crafted by makeup artist Sophia Sinot. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026

There was more work to be done—not only to rebuild our homeland, but to preserve the stories that give it meaning. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026