love for one's native land

noun phrase

1. A strong feeling of affection and loyalty toward the country where one was born or grew up; patriotism.

   B2

   uncountableneutral; often literary or formal

   • "Her love for her native land made her want to go back home."A2
   • "The poem expresses a deep love for one's native land."B1
   • "Love for one's native land can unite people, but it should not lead to hostility toward other countries."C1