moth·er·land 
/ˈmʌðɚˌlænd/ noun
/ˈmʌðɚˌlænd/ noun [count] : the country where you were born or where your family came from — usually singular ▪ Although she had lived in America for many years, she still spoke the language of her motherland. — often used with the ▪ The whole family wanted to return to the motherland. ◊Motherland can refer to any country, but it is often associated especially with Russia. — compare fatherland
