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Homeland

usgb/ˈhəʊmlænd/Volume
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Emotional ConnectionPlay
Expresses a deep, emotional tie to the place someone considers their true home. SlideWhenever he hears songs from his homeland, he feels nostalgic.
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Not Always BirthplacePlay
'Homeland' can mean a place where one has deep roots, not necessarily where they were born. SlideShe calls Spain her homeland, though she was born in Argentina.
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Expression of LongingPlay
Often used to express a longing or yearning for one's country or origin. SlideHe often talked of his homeland, his eyes brimming with longing.