homeland
nouncommon in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ˈhəʊmˌlænd//
- United States//ˈhoʊmˌlænd//
- United States//ˈhoʊmˌlənd//
The country that one regards as home.
noun
- 1
The country that one regards as home.
defend the homeland
return to the homeland
homeland security
After years abroad, she finally returned to her homeland.
- 2
One's country of residence.
- 3
One's country of birth.
- 4
The traditional territory of an ethnic group or a tribe or clan thereof.
- 5
historicalAn area set aside for black South Africans under the policy of apartheid.
Etymology
From home + land.
Forms
- plural
- homelands
Home · A key that when pressed causes the cursor to go to the first…homeboy · Someone, particularly a male acquaintance, from one’s…homecoming · The act or event of returning home.
homeland · The country that one regards as home.
Homeland · A census-designated place in Riverside County, California,…homeless · Lacking a permanent place of residence.homemade · Made at home.