homeland
/ˈhəʊmˌlænd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: homelands
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The country that one regards as home.
Noun
Examples
defend the homeland
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
One's country of residence.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “homeland” mean?
The country that one regards as home.
Is “homeland” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.