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native place
[ˈneɪtɪv pleɪs]
noun
pl: native places
terra natal
1.
The place where someone was born or originated from; one's birthplace or hometown
She always talks fondly about her native place in the countryside.
Ela sempre fala carinhosamente sobre sua terra natal no interior.
2.
The country or region where someone originates ethnically or culturally
Despite living abroad, he never forgot his native place.
Apesar de viver no exterior, ele nunca esqueceu sua terra natal.
Synonyms
birthplace
hometown
native land
native country
place of origin
Antonyms
foreign land
adopted country
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
terra natal
Most common usage across Brazil
Brazil
lugar de origem
Alternative, more formal expression
Portugal
terra natal
Standard usage in Portugal
Portugal
naturalidade
More formal/official context
Related Idioms & Phrases
return to one's native place
long for one's native place
far from one's native place
saudade da terra natal
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