mother country

Example Sentences

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Even so, Maduro’s ouster gave her a lot of hope for her mother country.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

For 300 years, New Spain remained the glittering jewel in the Spanish crown, enriching the mother country and shaping world history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

That made them the only Asian group that felt more favorably about other Asian nations than their mother country.

From Washington Times • Jul. 19, 2023

"Before I did nursing, I applied for a job in the West End - not knowing anything about racism, because of course we came from the mother country," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2023

Things were in such a state they did not honestly believe there could be any permanent, friendly settlement with the mother country.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes