plural countries
Definition of country
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: an indefinite usually extended expanse of land : region
miles of open country
2a
: the land of a person's birth, residence, or citizenship
left their country for America
b
: a political state or nation or its territory
the country of Italy
3a
: the people of a state or district : populace
Most of the country voted to end the death penalty.
b
: jury
c
: electorate sense 2
The government will go to the country with this issue.
4
: rural as distinguished from urban areas
prefers the country to the city
5
: country music
country
adjectiveDefinition of country (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the country
country living
2a
: 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
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The first known use of country was in the 13th century
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