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motherland

The correct spelling is motherland.

How to pronounce motherland

noun

IPA: /ˈmʌðɚˌlænd/

Say it like: Mot-her-lan-d

The correct spelling is motherland. The country of one's ancestors.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.The country of one's ancestors.
  2. 2.The country of one's birth.
  3. 3.Country of origin.
  4. 4.Mother country in contrast to its colonies.

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