
Homeland
Emotional Connection
Expresses a deep, emotional tie to the place someone considers their true home.

Whenever he hears songs from his homeland, he feels nostalgic.
Not Always Birthplace
'Homeland' can mean a place where one has deep roots, not necessarily where they were born.

She calls Spain her homeland, though she was born in Argentina.
Expression of Longing
Often used to express a longing or yearning for one's country or origin.

He often talked of his homeland, his eyes brimming with longing.
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BirthplaceFatherlandHabitatMotherlandSoil
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