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motherland in Malay

tanah air

UK/ˈmʌð.ə.lænd//ˈmʌðɚˌlænd/

motherland in Malay: tanah air, ibu pertiwi. In English, motherland means the country of one's ancestors.

Malay words for motherland

the country of one's ancestors
tanah air
the country of one's birth
ibu pertiwi
country of origin
tanah air

English meaning of motherland

  1. noun The country of one's ancestors.
  2. noun The country of one's birth.
  3. noun Country of origin.
  4. noun Mother country in contrast to its colonies.

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Synonyms of motherland

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Questions about motherland in Malay

What is the meaning of motherland in Malay?
Motherland in Malay is tanah air, ibu pertiwi.
Apakah maksud motherland dalam bahasa Melayu?
Motherland: tanah air, ibu pertiwi.
What does motherland mean in English?
Motherland means the country of one's ancestors.

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