hometown
- 01 A2 Elementary
the town or city where you were born or spent your childhood.
the town or city of one's birth or upbringing, often carrying a strong emotional or cultural connection.
Simple“Even though she lives in London now, she visits her hometown every Christmas.”
In context“Returning to his hometown after twenty years, he was struck by how the quiet streets of his youth had transformed into a bustling commercial hub.”
UsageCommonly used with possessive adjectives like 'my', 'your', or 'his'.
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
used to describe a decision or person that favors the local team or area.
used attributively to designate a decision, judgment, or person biased in favor of local interests or participants.
Simple“The referee was accused of making a hometown decision for the local team.”
In context“The visiting team complained about the hometown officiating, arguing that the crowd's energy had clearly influenced the referee's final ruling.”
UsageUsually appears before another noun, such as 'hometown crowd' or 'hometown hero'.