hometown

English

noun
Definitions
  • An individual’s place of birth, childhood home, or place of main residence.
  • (attributive) Designating a decision or judgement that is biased, or perceived to be biased, in favour of local preference.

Etymology

Compound from English home + English town.

Origin

English

town

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