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Meaning of homegrown
The primary meaning of "homegrown" refers to something that is produced or grown in one's own country, region, or home.
Etymology of homegrown
The word "homegrown" has its roots in the combination of "home" and "grown", with "home" coming from Old English "hām" meaning "village" or "estate", and "grown" coming from Old English "growan" meaning "to grow" or "to increase"
The term "homegrown" originated in the mid-19th century to describe plants or produce grown at home, and later expanded to include other meanings such as self-produced or locally developed
Synonyms
domestic
native
local
indigenous
homemade
self-made
amateur
unprofessional
inexperienced
informal
unofficial
DIY
handmade
homespun
folk
traditional
rural
rustic
provincial
regional
inward
inward-looking
insular
parochial
inwardly
domestically
internally
homemade
self-produced
self-grown
self-cultivated
self-made
autonomous
independent
self-sufficient
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "homegrown" as:
- + Produced or grown in one's own country, region, or home
- + Developed or nurtured from within, rather than being imported
- + Lacking in polish or sophistication, but having a certain charm
Usage Examples
- The homegrown tomatoes were sweeter and more flavorful than the ones from the store
- * The band's homegrown sound was a unique blend of folk and rock music
- * The company's homegrown talent was developed through its internal training programs
Antonyms
foreign
imported
external
international
commercial
professional
experienced
sophisticated
polished
refined
urban
cosmopolitan
outward-looking
global
worldwide
external
extrinsic
foreign-made
non-native
outside
outward
exotic