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词汇 mother nation
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Definition of mother nation in English:

mother nation

noun
  • 1A nation in relation to its colonies or dependencies; a nation from which others evolved.

  • 2A nation in which something originated.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Francis Bacon (1561–1626), lord chancellor, politician, and philosopher.

Definition of mother nation in US English:

mother nation

noun
  • 1A nation in relation to its colonies or dependencies; a nation from which others evolved.

  • 2A nation in which something originated.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Francis Bacon (1561–1626), lord chancellor, politician, and philosopher.

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