The term 'mother country' is used to refer to a nation or state that has political control over another nation or state. It is often used to describe the relationship between a colonizing power and its colonies. The term can also be used to refer to the HOMELAND of a person's ancestors. In crossword puzzles, the term 'mother country' can be represented by the words 'HOMELAND' (8 letters), 'MOTHERLAND' (10 letters), 'HOME' (4 letters), and 'FATHERLAND' (10 letters).