noun as in strong fondness

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cradle, birthplace

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Example Sentences

Example:Just as Ruijin was the cradle of revolution, Nanchang also became the cradle of the People's Liberation Army.

Definition:A place where something first starts or a place where a person or thing is nurtured in its early stages of development.

From cradle

Example:Shanghai is the birthplace of China’s modern industry and commerce.

Definition:The place where someone or something originates or is produced.

From birthplace