noun
Etymology
Origin of motherland
Example Sentences
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The AINs are far outnumbered by the dozens of Russian-born athletes who have dodged the ban on their motherland and taken to the ice and snow under the flags of other countries.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
"After more than a century of colonial rule, Hong Kongers feel proud to return to the embrace of the motherland," he wrote.
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025
His 2025 juggernaut, “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” however, goes far beyond the usual motherland worship; the album’s greatest takeaway is to cherish not just the place, but the people you call home, too.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025
Zhang Lu told reporters on Thursday he was confident his team would "report back to our motherland and its people with complete success".
From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025
When she objected, they flattered her—even going so far as to award her the Order of the Red Star in recognition of her service to the motherland.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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