Fatherland (noun)

One"s native country or the country of one"s ancestors.

Origin:

Fatherland is a noun that refers to one"s native country or the country of one"s ancestors. it comes from the combination of "father" and "land" which together refers to the country that is considered as a source of one"s origin or identity.

Examples:

  1. He felt a deep sense of patriotism for his fatherland.
  2. She was proud of her fatherland and its history.
  3. He would do anything to protect his fatherland.
  4. The fatherland is an important concept in many cultures.
  5. The fatherland is a source of pride and identity for many people.
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