pátria

[ˈpa.tri.ə]

nounfemininepl: pátrias

homeland

1. One's native country; the country of one's birth or citizenship

He fought for his homeland.

Ele lutou pela sua pátria.

2. A place that one considers as a spiritual or cultural home

Brazil is the pátria of samba.

O Brasil é a pátria do samba.

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General Brazilian Portuguese

pátria

Most common usage across Brazil

Portugal

pátria

Formal and literary usage, emphasizing national identity

amor à pátria (love of one's country)

defesa da pátria (defense of the homeland)

soldado da pátria (soldier of the homeland)

pátria mãe gentil (gentle mother homeland - from Brazilian national anthem)

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