Meaning of the word "home is where the heart is" in English

What does "home is where the heart is" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

home is where the heart is

US /hoʊm ɪz wɛr ðə hɑrt ɪz/
UK /həʊm ɪz wɛə ðə hɑːt ɪz/
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Idiom

a saying that means your home is where the people and things you love are, rather than just a physical building

Example:
Even though we moved to a new city, I know home is where the heart is, so I'll always feel connected to my family.
After years of traveling, she realized that no matter where she went, home is where the heart is, and her true home was with her loved ones.