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fatherland

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fa·ther·land  (fär-lnd)
n.
1. One's native land.
2. The land of one's ancestors.
fatherland [ˈfɑːðəˌlænd]
n
1. a person's native country
2. the country of a person's ancestors
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.fatherland - the country where you were born
country of origin, homeland, mother country, motherland, native land
country, land, state - the territory occupied by a nation; "he returned to the land of his birth"; "he visited several European countries"
old country - the country of origin of an immigrant
fatherland
noun homeland, motherland, old country, native land, land of your birth, land of your fathers They served the fatherland in its hour of need.
Translations
fatherland [ˈfɑːðəlænd] N → patria f
fatherland [ˈfɑːðərlænd] n → patrie f
fatherland [ˈfɑːðəˌlænd] n → patria
fatherland [ˈfɑːðəˌlænd] n → patria


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It was necessary that Romulus should not remain in Alba, and that he should be abandoned at his birth, in order that he should become King of Rome and founder of the fatherland.
The Prince by Machiavelli, Nicolo View in context
When on leaving College the cadets were received by the Emperor, he did not again refer to Kasatsky's offence, but told them all, as was his custom, that they should serve him and the fatherland loyally, that he would always be their best friend, and that when necessary they might approach him direct.
Father Sergius by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
I raise my head, -- The splendid moon I see: Then droop my head, And sink to dreams of thee -- My Fatherland, of thee!
A Lute of Jade by Cranmer-Byng, L. View in context
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