πατρίς

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From πᾰτήρ (patḗr, father) +‎ -ίς (-ís).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

πᾰτρῐ́ς (patrísf (genitive πᾰτρῐ́δος); third declension

  1. The place of one's father/ancestors: fatherland, hometown, native city, native country
    Synonym: πάτρᾱ (pátrā)

Declension

Descendants

  • Greek: πατρίδα (patrída)
  • Mariupol Greek: патри́дъа (patríða)

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