homeland
|home-land|
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/ˈhoʊmˌlænd/
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/ˈhəʊmˌlænd/
native country
Etymology
Etymology Information
'homeland' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'hām' meaning 'home' and 'land' meaning 'land'.
Historical Evolution
'hām' and 'land' combined in Old English to form 'hāmland', which eventually became the modern English word 'homeland'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the land of one's home', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the country where someone was born or where they feel they belong.
She returned to her homeland after many years abroad.
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Last updated: 2025/04/03 04:33