motherland
Example Sentences
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The team has as many members from outside the country’s borders as players born in the motherland.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
Zhang Lu told reporters on Thursday he was confident his team would "report back to our motherland and its people with complete success".
From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025
Her work is motivated by all who are learning about their history and taking action to heal the wounds of war for their families and their motherland.
From Salon • Sep. 27, 2025
"They who fought for justice are all heroes and representatives of the honour of the motherland," Kim said according to KCNA.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2025
When she objected, they flattered her—even going so far as to award her the Order of the Red Star in recognition of her service to the motherland.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
