Motherlands — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈmə-t͟hər-ˌland/ moth·er·land

Meaning & Definition of Motherlands

Motherlands (noun)

  1. mother country
  2. a place of origin (as of an idea or a movement)

Motherlands (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a place of origin

    "for many oenophiles, France remains the motherland of fine wines"

    similar: birthplaces, cradles, homes, mother countries
    related: hometowns, Blighties (chiefly British), countries, nativities, old countries, roots

  2. the land of one's birth, residence, or citizenship

    "all his life he longed to return to his motherland"

    similar: countries, fatherlands, homelands, homes, mother countries, sods
    related: old countries, communities, neighborhoods

Related Entry: Motherland (noun)

Motherland is a different word from Motherlands. The synonyms below are for motherland, not for motherlands.

  1. a place of origin

    "for many oenophiles, France remains the motherland of fine wines"

    similar: birthplace, cradle, home, mother country
    related: hometown, Blighty (chiefly British), country, nativity, old country, roots

  2. the land of one's birth, residence, or citizenship

    "all his life he longed to return to his motherland"

    similar: country, fatherland, home, homeland, mother country, sod
    related: old country, community, neighborhood

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Motherlands

The most common words with a similar meaning to Motherlands:

birthplaces, cradles, homes, mother countries, countries, fatherlands, homelands, sods

Related Words for Motherlands

hometowns, Blighties, nativities, old countries, roots, communities, neighborhoods

Origin & Etymology of Motherlands

First known use: 1565

Frequently Asked Questions about Motherlands

What does "Motherlands" mean?

"Motherlands" means mother country. As a noun, it is defined as: mother country. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Motherlands"?

Other words for "Motherlands" include birthplaces, cradles, homes, mother countries, countries, fatherlands, homelands and sods. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Motherlands" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Motherlands"?

There are 15 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Motherlands". Common alternatives include birthplaces, cradles, homes, mother countries, countries, fatherlands, homelands and sods.

How do you use "Motherlands" in a sentence?

Examples of "Motherlands" in a sentence: "for many oenophiles, France remains the motherland of fine wines"; "all his life he longed to return to his motherland".

Is "Motherlands" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Motherlands" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Motherlands"?

"Motherlands" is pronounced /ˈmə-t͟hər-ˌland/ and divided into syllables as moth·er·land.

What is the origin of the word "Motherlands"?

First known use: 1565.

What is another word for "Motherlands" meaning "a place of origin"?

When "Motherlands" (noun) means a place of origin, synonyms include birthplaces, cradles, homes and mother countries.