mother country (Meaning)

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mother country (n)

the country where you were born

The mother country of Australia is the United Kingdom, where its colonial roots lie.
Many Irish immigrants left their mother country during the Great Famine.
The United States fought for independence from its mother country, Great Britain, in the American Revolutionary War.
The Spanish language is spoken in many countries that were once part of the Spanish mother country.
Canadian immigrants still maintain strong ties to their mother country.
The Portuguese mother country sent explorers to Africa and Asia in the 15th and 16th centuries.
France was the mother country of many African colonies during the colonial era.
The Dutch mother country established colonies in Southeast Asia and the Caribbean.
The Italian mother country is famous for its contributions to art, architecture, and cuisine.
The British mother country has a long history of colonialism around the world.

the country where you were born

cradle,birthplace,motherland, home,old country, nativity, country, hometown

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The mother country of Australia is the United Kingdom, where its colonial roots lie.

Many Irish immigrants left their mother country during the Great Famine.

The United States fought for independence from its mother country, Great Britain, in the American Revolutionary War.

The Spanish language is spoken in many countries that were once part of the Spanish mother country.