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motherland

[ muhth-er-land ]

noun

  1. one's native land.
  2. the land of one's ancestors.
  3. a country considered as the origin or source of something.


motherland

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noun

  1. another word for fatherland
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of motherland1

First recorded in 1705–15; mother 1 + land
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"This is the best new year gift. Wish our motherland prosperous and strong," another reads.

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It’s so embarrassing, but I still want to please the motherland.

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However, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced in Beijing on Thursday that “three Chinese citizens have returned to the motherland safe and sound.â€

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They also wanted the institution to promote unity between Hindus and Muslims and love for the motherland.

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“He said it was the last time I was seeing my motherland.â€

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