homeland

Definition

  • noun: the country where someone was born or grew up
  • noun: native land
  • synonyms: fatherland

Examples

  • the Department of 'Homeland' Security [=a department in the U.S. government that is responsible for the safety of the U.S. and its citizens]

  • He returned to his 'homeland' for the first time in many years.

  • The rebels are fighting for an independent 'homeland'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I would like to see. Are you going to go home? I know what I have to do. I want to make you all an offer. Anyone from our homelands who wants good, rich lands to farm can come and live in my kingdom. There will always be a part of Frankia which is a part of us. (..)
    2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: The Great Army Season: 4 Episode 17