Fatherland

Pronunciation: /ˈfɑːðərˌlænd/

Fatherland (noun)

  1. A person’s home country, especially when spoken about with strong pride or loyalty.
  2. A country described as a shared parent, used to encourage loyalty and support.
  3. A term used in older writing to express extreme national loyalty, sometimes linked with propaganda.

Examples

  • She returned to her fatherland after years abroad.
  • Many people miss their fatherland when they live elsewhere.