homeland

[hohm-land, -luhnd]

noun

1. one's native land.

2. a region created or considered as a state by or for a people of a particular ethnic origin.

   the Palestinian homeland.

3. any of the thirteen racially and ethnically based regions created in South Africa by the South African government as nominally independent tribal ministates to which Black people were formerly assigned.

homeland

/ ˈhəʊmˌlænd /

noun

1. the country in which one lives or was born

2. the official name for a Bantustan

Word History and Origins

Origin of homeland¹

First recorded in 1660–70; home + land

Example Sentences

“Every soldier must proudly and steadfastly defend the new homeland of Russia, because Russia becomes a new homeland for each of them!” she writes.

From Los Angeles Times

"For the Joint Forces, this is a fight for their homelands," says Ms Khair.

From BBC

“This is not something to play politics with. I’m grateful to the court for seeing the urgency of this dangerous diversion of homeland security funding.”

From Los Angeles Times

He moved to England this summer from Botafogo in his homeland, having previously played in the United Arab Emirates.

From BBC

McIlroy added that he hopes those respectful fans are the ones who show up at the next Ryder Cup, which will be held in his homeland.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• motherland