the old country



the old country

  (American & Australian)
the country or place where you or your parents were born but do not now live, especially Europe They spent the summer touring the old country.
See also: country, old

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Chika (1)-Western African, Igbo
Herbertoer-BER-to (Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese
TerhiTER-heeFinnish
Thoukydides-Ancient Greek
Nerissa-Literature
RosaleenROZ-ə-leenEnglish (Rare)