"ur-homeland" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ur-homelands [plural]
Etymology: From ur- + homeland, a partial calque of German Urheimat. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|ur|homeland}} ur- + homeland, {{partial translation|en|de|Urheimat|nocap=1}} partial calque of German Urheimat Head templates: {{en-noun}} ur-homeland (plural ur-homelands)
  1. An original homeland, territory, or habitat. Synonyms: urheimat, Ur-homeland

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