fatherland
|fa-ther-land|
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/ˈfɑːðərlænd/
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/ˈfɑːðəlænd/
native country
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fatherland' originates from the German word 'Vaterland', where 'Vater' meant 'father' and 'Land' meant 'land'.
Historical Evolution
'Vaterland' was adopted into English as 'fatherland', maintaining its original meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the land of one's fathers', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/04/05 08:37