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as in birthplace
a place of origin
Greece can boast to being the mother country of democracy
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as in home
the land of one's birth, residence, or citizenship
even after decades of living in their adopted nation, they maintained a strong attachment to the mother country
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Recent Examples of mother country
Still, many colonists had not seriously considered separating from the mother country—until a history-making pamphlet was published in the City of Brotherly Love on January 10, 1776.
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
Still, many colonists had not seriously considered separating from the mother country—until a history-making pamphlet was published in the City of Brotherly Love on January 10, 1776.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
The prime minister of Greenland called on the country to strive for greater independence from its mother country, Denmark, in a New Year’s address delivered this week, in light of the controversy surrounding President-elect Donald Trump’s calls for the U.S. to purchase the island.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Jan. 2025
Korea, director Bong’s mother country, was our first choice in terms of where to debut the film.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
Still, many colonists had not seriously considered separating from the mother country—until a history-making pamphlet was published in the City of Brotherly Love on January 10, 1776.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
The prime minister of Greenland called on the country to strive for greater independence from its mother country, Denmark, in a New Year’s address delivered this week, in light of the controversy surrounding President-elect Donald Trump’s calls for the U.S. to purchase the island.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Jan. 2025
Korea, director Bong’s mother country, was our first choice in terms of where to debut the film.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mother country
Noun
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The show was held in his and the band’s birthplace, Birmingham, England.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
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Stockholm is also the birthplace of Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite who founded the Nobel Foundation and its prestigious prizes.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
3 Aug. 2025
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The part of the celebrations that most interests my home entertainment channel, though, is the launch on October 7 of the film’s new 4K Blu-ray edition.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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And while a gas giant planet seems an unlikely home for life, moons offer the possibility of solid ground, or even oceans.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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Gel memory foam cradles your back and hips while the Plush Comfort foam also relieves pressure on your joints.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The cradles also increase air circulation on all sides, which ultimately leads to even, and therefore quicker, ripening.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 July 2025
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This is higher than the 2.3% rate from a year ago but still well below the official rates set for any country.—
Raul Elizalde,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, Hoever has made 100 appearances on loan for three clubs in three countries in eight different competitions.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Mother country.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mother%20country. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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