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homeland

[ˈhoʊm.lænd]

homeland Definition

  • 1the country where someone was born or where they feel they belong
  • 2a person's or a people's native land

Using homeland: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "homeland" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She returned to her homeland after living abroad for many years.

  • Example

    He is proud of his Irish homeland.

  • Example

    The refugees longed to return to their war-torn homeland.

  • Example

    The novel explores the theme of identity and belonging to one's homeland.

homeland Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for homeland

Antonyms for homeland

Phrases with homeland

  • a department of the US federal government responsible for protecting the country from terrorist attacks and other threats

    Example

    After the 9/11 attacks, the Department of Homeland Security was created to improve national security.

  • the protection of a country's territory and citizens from external threats, such as military attacks

    Example

    The military is responsible for homeland defense in times of war.

  • the land of one's birth or ancestry

    Example

    He felt a deep connection to the homeland soil of his ancestors.

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Summary: homeland in Brief

The term 'homeland' [ˈhoʊm.lænd] refers to the country where someone was born or where they feel they belong. It can also refer to a person's or a people's native land. Examples include 'She returned to her homeland after living abroad for many years.' and 'The novel explores the theme of identity and belonging to one's homeland.' The phrase 'homeland security' denotes the US federal government department responsible for protecting the country from terrorist attacks and other threats.

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