noun
Etymology
Origin of motherland
Example Sentences
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One pathway toward restorative justice, he said, is that "all the looted artifacts are returned to the motherland."
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
The team has as many members from outside the country’s borders as players born in the motherland.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
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
Her work is motivated by all who are learning about their history and taking action to heal the wounds of war for their families and their motherland.
From Salon • Sep. 27, 2025
Then he puts her right side up and laughs a great big Conquistador laugh that comes all the way from the green, motherland hills of Spain.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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