own home
definitions
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A residential property or dwelling that is legally owned by the individual or group being referred to, as opposed to rented, leased, or borrowed accommodation.en: A residential property or dwelling that is legally owned by the individual or group being referred to, as opposed to rented, leased, or borrowed accommodation.
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One's primary place of residence or living quarters, emphasizing personal attachment, privacy, and domestic stability rather than merely the physical structure.en: One's primary place of residence or living quarters, emphasizing personal attachment, privacy, and domestic stability rather than merely the physical structure.
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A metaphorical or emotional concept referring to a place where one feels completely safe, comfortable, and accepted, often extending beyond physical real estate to describe a state of belonging.en: A metaphorical or emotional concept referring to a place where one feels completely safe, comfortable, and accepted, often extending beyond physical real estate to describe a state of belonging.
examples
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After years of renting, they finally saved enough money to buy their own home.
After years of renting, they finally saved enough money to buy their own home.
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Despite traveling constantly for work, he always looks forward to returning to his own home.
Despite traveling constantly for work, he always looks forward to returning to his own home.
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For many displaced families, finding a supportive neighborhood helped them rebuild a sense of their own home.
For many displaced families, finding a supportive neighborhood helped them rebuild a sense of their own home.