homeland


Definition: Meaning of, homeland in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈhəʊmland /

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homeland homelands
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  1. the country where someone was born
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  2. a large area of land where a particular group of people can live
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homeland used in phrases

  • Basque Homeland and Freedom (noun)
    1. a terrorist organization organized in 1959 by student activists who were dissatisfied with the moderate nationalism of the traditional Basque party; want to create an independent homeland in Spain's western Pyrenees
  • Department of Homeland Security (noun)
    1. the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security
  • Department of Homeland security
    1. a US government department which is responsible for protecting the United States and its people from TERRORIST attacks
  • Homeland Security (noun)
    1. the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security
  • homeland security (noun)
    1. actions taken by the US government after the TERRORIST attacks of September 11th, 2001 to prevent TERRORISM within the US. These actions include watching people who are thought to be involved in TERRORIST activities, and putting them in prison if necessary. They also include preparations for using the army, police, doctors etc immediately if there is a TERRORIST attack.
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