(someone's) native soil



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(someone's) native soil

The country or geographical area in which someone was born and/or raised. Though I've spent most of my adult life in London, it's always nice to return to my native soil of Shanghai, if even for just a few days.
See also: native, soil

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
CarryKER-ee, KAR-eeEnglish
TayyİP-Turkish
IrmgardEERM-gahrtGerman
SobiesŁAwasaw-bye-SWAH-vahPolish (Rare)
Zuzka-Czech, Slovak
Purcell['pə:sl]