country
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noun \ˈkən-trē\ plural countries
Definition of COUNTRY
1
: an indefinite usually extended expanse of land : region <miles of open country>
2
a : the land of a person's birth, residence, or citizenship b : a political state or nation or its territory
3
4
: rural as distinguished from urban areas <prefers the country to the city>
See Examples of COUNTRY
- The two countries have a lot in common.
- They drove across the country from California to New York.
- They are living in different parts of the country.
- The whole country was stunned by the news.
- The President has the support of most of the country.
- He moved to the north country to fish and hunt.
- We went camping in the hill country.
- They drove through miles of open country.
- She lives out in the country.
- They prefer the country to the city.
Origin of COUNTRY
Middle English contree, from Anglo-French cuntree, contré, from Medieval Latin contrata, from Latin contra against, on the opposite side
First Known Use: 13th century
Related to COUNTRY
- Synonyms
- fatherland, home, homeland, mother country, motherland, sod
Other Government and Politics Terms
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adjectiveDefinition of COUNTRY
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the country
2
a : of or relating to a decorative style associated with life in the country <an English country look>; also : possessing a style of rustic simplicity <country furniture> b : prepared or processed with farm supplies and procedures <country ham>
3
: of, relating to, suitable for, or featuring country music <country singers>
Examples of COUNTRY
- <plain country living among unpretentious people>
First Known Use of COUNTRY
14th century
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