Meaning
homeland, motherland
- One's native country, especially viewed in relation to its emigrants or colonies.
In a sentence
Molti emigrati sognavano di fare ritorno nella madrepatria un giorno.
Many emigrants dreamed of returning to their homeland one day.
I diplomatici mantenevano contatti costanti con la madrepatria.
The diplomats maintained constant contact with the home country.
Nonostante gli anni all'estero, il suo legame con la madrepatria resta forte.
Despite years abroad, his bond with the motherland remains strong.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| madrepatria | feminine · singular |
| madrepatrie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often written as one word; the plural is typically 'madrepatrie'.