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patrie
/patʁi/
homeland, fatherland
Il a servi sa patrie pendant vingt ans.
He served his homeland for twenty years.
general
The country where one was born; one's native land.
Il a servi sa patrie pendant vingt ans.
He served his homeland for twenty years.
Feminine noun.
Synonyms
Word Origin
From Latin patria (native land).
Usage Notes
Formal, often patriotic tone.
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