fatherland

1. N-COUNT If someone is very proud of the country where they or their ancestors were born, they sometimes refer to it as the fatherland. The word fatherland is particularly associated with Germany. 祖国; 故土; 特指德国[usu sing]

They were willing to serve the fatherland in its hour of need. 他们愿意在祖国需要时为祖国服务。