old country

The phrase “old country” has 3 syllables: old coun-try

It's pronounced as /oʊld ˈkʌn.tɹi/


What is synonym and antonym for old country?

In the thesaurus, “old country” has 18 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for old country along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for old country

  • Blighty
  • birthplace
  • country
  • country of origin
  • cradle
  • fatherland
  • home
  • homeland
  • hometown
  • mother country
  • motherland
  • native country
  • native land
  • native soil
  • nativity
  • old world
  • roots
  • the old country

Meanings of old country

  • noun
    1. The country of origin of an immigrant or of a person of immigrant descent.

Example Sentences

  • His grandparents often talked about the traditions of the old country.
  • She missed the food from the old country after moving abroad.
  • The stories from the old country were passed down through generations.
  • He decorated his home with artifacts from the old country.
  • Their music is deeply influenced by the old country.

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms or another words to old country, such as: Blighty, birthplace, country, country of origin, cradle, fatherland, home.

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