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homeland

/ˈhoʊmlænd/ /ˈhəʊmlænd/

Meanings
noun
The country that one regards as home.

Examples :

"After many years in another country, he finally returned to his homeland. "
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Related Words

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graduating verb

/ˈɡrædʒueɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪŋ/

To be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

"The man graduated in 1967."

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designated verb

/ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/ /ˈdezɪɡˌneɪtɪd/

To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description

"to designate the boundaries of a country"

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apartheid noun

/əˈpɑːthaɪt/ /əˈpɑɹ.taɪd/

The policy of racial separation used by South Africa from 1948 to 1990.

"South Africa's apartheid system led to many inequalities in education and jobs. "

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southwest noun

/saʊˈwɛst/

The compass point halfway between south and west, specifically 225°, abbreviated as SW.

"The southwest wind was blowing hard, making it difficult to walk to school. "

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university noun

/juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ /junɨˈvɝsəti/

Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

"My older sister is attending university to study engineering. "

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returned verb

/ɹɪˈtəːnd/ /ɹɪˈtɝnd/

To come or go back (to a place or person).

"Although the birds fly north for the summer, they return here in winter."

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mountains noun

/ˈmaʊntn̩z/

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

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stunning verb

/ˈstʌnɪŋ/

To incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness.

"Bill tried to stun the snake by striking it on the head."

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residence noun

/ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/

The place where one lives; one's home.

"My residence is a small apartment near the school. "

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traditional noun

/tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/

A person with traditional beliefs.

"My grandmother is a traditional, believing strongly in family values. "

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territory noun

/ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/

A large extent or tract of land; for example a region, country or district.

"The new school year will cover a vast territory, from basic math to advanced science. "

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beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"