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10 Language-to-English Dictionariespatria
Pronunciation / Transliteration: pa-tree-a
"Ama la sua patria."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A country or place regarded as home.
"Many immigrants long to return to their motherland after years abroad." - 2
A nation or territory considered as the source of one's heritage.
"The festival celebrated the rich traditions of the motherland."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'motherland' combines 'mother', deriving from Old English 'modor', and 'land', from Old English 'land', which referred to the earth or territory. Historically, it has evolved to signify a person's native country, often evoking feelings of patriotism and cultural identity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Motherland" is said worldwide
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patrie
Transliteration: pa-tree
"Il est fier de sa patrie."
Heimat
Transliteration: hai-mat
"Er liebt seine Heimat."
patria
Transliteration: pa-tree-a
"Ama la sua patria."
patria
Transliteration: pa-tree-a
"Él ama su patria."
pátria
Transliteration: pa-tree-a
"Ele ama sua pátria."
मातृभूमि
Transliteration: Maatrubhoomi
"वह अपनी मातृभूमि से प्यार करता है।"
祖国
Transliteration: zǔguó
"他热爱祖国。"
조국
Transliteration: joguk
"그는 조국을 사랑합니다."
母国
Transliteration: bokoku
"彼は母国を愛しています。"
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