homeworldand
Homeworldand is a neologism used in speculative fiction and philosophy to describe the relationship between a central homeworld and its associated worlds—colonies, off-world settlements, or related habitats—treated as an interconnected network rather than a single origin. The term blends homeworld with a connective sense, emphasizing continuity and interdependence across spaces and cultures.
Etymology and usage: The coinage signals a shift from imagining worlds as isolated origins to understanding
Conceptual scope: In a homeworldand framework, decisions are not made by a single polity; governance may involve
In fiction and worldbuilding: Writers use homeworldand to explore identity, allegiance, and cultural exchange, or to
See also: diaspora, cosmopolitanism, interstellar governance, network society, planetary colonization.