homeland
Translation
homeland, native country
Examples
They returned to their homeland after the war.
They returned to their homeland after the war.
Scotland is his homeland.
Scotland is his homeland.
Grammar Patterns
((one's)) homeland a person's native country Scotland is his homeland.
Similar Words
Synonyms: native country, motherland, fatherland; Antonyms: foreign land
Etymology
A compound word from 'home' and 'land', literally meaning the land of one's home.
Memory Tips
Simply picture the land where your home is. It's a very direct and literal word.