motherland

== English == === Etymology === From mother +‎ land. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈmʌðɚˌlænd/ (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈmʌð.ə.lænd/ === Noun === motherland (plural motherlands) The country of one's ancestors. The country of one's birth. Country of origin. Mother country in contrast to its colonies. ==== Synonyms ==== fatherland homeland ==== Derived terms ==== muddaland ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === enthraldom