자기 나라의 조상 대대로 살아온 땅이나 모국을 애국적인 관점에서 이르는 말.
A person's native country, often used in a patriotic context to evoke a sense of heritage and loyalty.
예문:
"He felt a deep sense of duty to serve his fatherland in times of crisis."
"The anthem celebrates the beauty and strength of the fatherland."
특히 나치 정권기 등 역사적인 맥락에서 독일을 지칭하는 말.
Germany, especially during the period of the Third Reich.
예문:
"The film depicts the internal struggles of those living in the fatherland during the war."
"The term 'Vaterland' was a central concept in the rhetoric of the era."