Collocations for homeland - noun

beloved
They were devastated that they had to leave their beloved homeland.

ancient, traditional
the struggle to defend their ancient homeland

former | tribal | adopted
He wants his children to grow up in his adopted homeland.

Jewish, Palestinian

flee, leave
During the war, they were forced to flee their homeland.

go back to, return to, visit
He longs to return to his homeland.

in a/sb''s ~
They hope to remain in their homeland.