philopatric

 
Pronunciation: /ˌfɪlə(ʊ)ˈpatrɪk/

adjective

Zoology
  • (of an animal or species) tending to return to or remain near a particular site or area.

Derivatives

philopatry

noun

Origin:

1940s: from philo- 'liking' + Greek patra 'fatherland' + -ic