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

These activities support efforts to protect northern sea lanes, strengthen homeland defense and maintain the ability to project naval power in the Arctic. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026

Banchi Hanuse works across film and radio as a co-founder of Nuxalk Radio, supporting Nuxalk language revitalization, upholding Nuxalk Nationhood and advocating for stewardship of Nuxalk homelands. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026

Originally the homeland of the Ohlone Indians, the Mission was taken over by Spanish settlers in the 1700s and so named after the Catholic church at its center, now known as Mission Dolores. — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

Lake Huron is named after the Huron, or Huron-Wendat people, whose ancestral homelands surround Lake Huron, Pure Michigan says. — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026