Heimat

Pronounced “hi mat.” A German term that relates to one’s sense of strong attachment to a place.

Reference:
Ratter, B. M.W., & Gee, K. (2012). Heimat – A German concept of regional perception and identity as a basis for coastal management in the Wadden Sea. Ocean & Coastal Management, 68, 127–137. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2012.04.013