The term 'native country' can be broken down into four words: MOTHERLAND, FATHERLAND, HOMELAND, and HOME. MOTHERLAND is a term used to refer to the country of one's birth or ancestry, while FATHERLAND is a similar term used to refer to the country of one's father's birth or ancestry. HOMELAND is a term used to refer to the country of one's ethnic origin, while HOME is a term used to refer to the place where one lives. All four terms are used to refer to the native country of an individual.