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Patrias is a toponym used in several languages to denote geographic locations, as well as a cultural reference to homeland in romance-language contexts. Because it occurs in multiple regions and historical periods, the exact referent of Patrias varies by country and era.

Etymology and usage. The name derives from the Latin patria, meaning fatherland or homeland. In some languages,

Geographic usage. Instances of Patrias appear as municipal or administrative designations and as geographic features such

See also. Patria.

Patrias
functions
as
a
plural
or
stylized
form
of
patria
and
is
used
as
a
proper
name
for
places.
The
association
with
homeland
is
a
common
thematic
element
in
the
naming
of
towns
and
districts.
as
districts
or
neighborhoods
in
different
countries.
Each
locality
with
the
name
Patrias
has
its
own
governance,
statistics,
and
local
history,
reflecting
its
regional
context.