What does the Fatherland mean?
Answer:
The term "fatherland" refers
to an anthropomorphized conception of certain countries. "Motherland" is
another common term like this. "Fatherland" is a translation of Latin
"patria" (from "pater" meaning "father"), which is related to words like
"patriotic" (love of one's fatherland or homeland), etc.
Most typically, "fatherland" is used in a context referring to Germany. In German "Vaterland" means "fatherland"; however, since World War II this term has developed Nazi connotations, so it is now avoided in general except in ironic or humorous contexts.
Most typically, "fatherland" is used in a context referring to Germany. In German "Vaterland" means "fatherland"; however, since World War II this term has developed Nazi connotations, so it is now avoided in general except in ironic or humorous contexts.
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