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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
War in Russian is all about sacrifice for the motherland, the individual dying and achieving glory for the greater good.
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David Hambling, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Menu staples include spaetzle, goulash, schnitzel, and wurst platters, all of which can be paired with beer straight from the motherland.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2025
In the second clip, Cottin and Amir Ebrahimi’s characters drive towards their next destination and share insights into their lives, with the latter discussing protecting family and motherland.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2025
Its residents, who viewed the East African colony as a private pleasure ground without the laws of the motherland or obligations to the locals, became notorious for debauched parties, swinging orgies, and wild safaris.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 26 June 2025
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David Hambling, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Menu staples include spaetzle, goulash, schnitzel, and wurst platters, all of which can be paired with beer straight from the motherland.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2025
In the second clip, Cottin and Amir Ebrahimi’s characters drive towards their next destination and share insights into their lives, with the latter discussing protecting family and motherland.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2025
Its residents, who viewed the East African colony as a private pleasure ground without the laws of the motherland or obligations to the locals, became notorious for debauched parties, swinging orgies, and wild safaris.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motherland
Noun
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His birthplace, Shadwell, sits just 10 miles away, as well.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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As the birthplace of California’s first sparkling wine and home to over 425 wineries, Sonoma County is an equally important part of California’s wine heritage.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 Oct. 2025
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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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The same technology’s feasibility should also be assessed under different climate zones, and full life cycle assessments (cradle-to-grave) of GS are a necessity for a better understanding of the technology’s merits and limits, researchers noted.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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The town is also the cradle of the popular Mexican Tecate beer and boasts remarkable natural landscapes.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Given the Frenchman’s frightening form — already up to 18 goals for club and country this season — expect to see Mbappe looking to test the millimetric precision of the Barcelona high line once again.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Regional countries have begun to act against the crime flourishing inside Cambodia’s borders that has ensnared their citizens.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Since 2020, that database has provided information used by professionals in areas of homeland security, school safety and violence prevention.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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So while that’s not our original homeland, that’s where our reservation is today, where our tribe continues to live and thrive.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Motherland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motherland. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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