fatherland

[ fah-ther-land ]

noun

1. one's native country.
2. the land of one's ancestors.

fatherland

/ ˈfɑːðəˌlænd /

noun

1. a person's native country
2. the country of a person's ancestors

Word History and Origins

Origin of fatherland¹

First recorded in 1615–25; father + land

Example Sentences

"Anyone involved will be not only be considered a traitor to the fatherland, but also a threat to national security," President Noboa said.

From BBC

He says that he is grateful for all those fighting for the interest "of the fatherland", adding: "I bow to your feet."

From BBC

“Conveyer belts of our military industrial complex are working in three shifts, and it will produce as many weapons as needed to efficiently protect the fatherland,” he said.

From Washington Times

In August, the daily Sueddeutsche Zeitung reported that, when Aiwanger was 17, he was suspected of producing a typewritten flyer calling for entries to a competition titled “Who is the biggest traitor to the fatherland?”

From Seattle Times

"We are strongly motivated to defend our fatherland, and this is the best remedy for fear," he said.

From Reuters

Related Words

• motherland