Fatherland
Pronunciation: /ˈfɑːðərˌlænd/
Fatherland (noun)
- A person’s home country, especially when spoken about with strong pride or loyalty.
- A country described as a shared parent, used to encourage loyalty and support.
- 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.