SINCE 1828
in-country
adjective or adverbDefinition of in-country
: being or taking place in a country that is the focus of activity (such as military operations or scientific research) by the government or citizens of another country
scientists and in-country colleagues will carry out field research — Tropicus Conservation International readied my gear for my first mission in-country— Darryl Young
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