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as in birthplace
a place of origin
for many oenophiles, France remains the motherland of fine wines
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as in home
the land of one's birth, residence, or citizenship
all his life he longed to return to his motherland
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Recent Examples of motherland
Alas, any homecoming after living in exile, no matter how provisional, inevitably means confronting a past fraught with loss — not just of a motherland, but also of identity and ancestry.
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Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
Doja Cat is the first headliner to be revealed for Hey Neighbour festival in South Africa this summer, marking the star’s first time performing in her motherland.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2025
We are made in the water, birthed from a pregnant motherland each time her water point breaks.
—Outside Online, 5 Mar. 2025
The barbers all wore dashikis or T-shirts that celebrated the motherland.
—D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
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Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
Doja Cat is the first headliner to be revealed for Hey Neighbour festival in South Africa this summer, marking the star’s first time performing in her motherland.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2025
We are made in the water, birthed from a pregnant motherland each time her water point breaks.
—Outside Online, 5 Mar. 2025
The barbers all wore dashikis or T-shirts that celebrated the motherland.
—D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motherland
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
Noun
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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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Shannen Doherty’s longtime home nestled within the exclusive Winding Way enclave above Malibu’s Pacific Coast Highway has just hit the market for $19.5 million.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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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Upon completing his oenology studies in his homeland, Pisano went abroad to learn first-hand the world of wine.—
Michelle Williams,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The theme of perseverance amid adversity was inspired by Ferrer’s 2020 trip to Venezuela and his dream of making a film about his homeland.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Motherland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motherland. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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