fa·ther·land 
/ˈfɑ:ðɚˌlænd/ noun
plural fa·ther·lands /ˈfɑ:ðɚˌlænd/ noun [count] : the country where you were born or where your family came from — usually singular ▪ He fought to protect his fatherland. — often used with the ▪ Her grandmother told them stories of the fatherland. ◊Fatherland can refer to any country, but it is often associated especially with Germany. — compare motherland
