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Webster 1913 Edition


Motherland

Moth′er-landˊ

,
Noun.
The country of one’s ancestors; – same as
fatherland
.

Definition 2024


motherland

motherland

English

Noun

motherland (usually uncountable, plural motherlands)

  1. The country of one's ancestors.
  2. The country of one's birth.
  3. Country of origin.
  4. Mother country in contrast to its colonies.

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