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Matrix refers to a hosted server as a homeserver; the config file is literally called homeserver.yaml in synapse (and I believe dendrite too), when using a client like cinny/element etc... you will need to input your homeserver so the client knows where to authenticate. Saying the terminology is incorrect would be like saying the term 'EC2' is inaccurate when describing Aws VMs. The terminology is accurate because that's what it's called in the tech stack being discussed.
Oh I see. I didn't realize that it could mean your server where your account lives instead of server at home xD