the country
noun
1
: the people who live in a country
The whole country was stunned by the news.
The President has the support of most of the country.
2
: land that is away from big towns and cities : countryside
She lives out in the country.
They prefer the country to the city.
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Just about 1% of people 13 and older across the country identify as transgender, according to estimates from the Williams Institute.
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Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
Earlier this year, the country singer shared a recipe for her mom’s famous cherry cookies just in time for Valentine’s Day.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
The map shows that much of the rest of the country is experiencing abnormally dry or drought conditions.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Glacier National Park, Montana One of the most beautiful national parks in the country, Glacier is known for its rugged Rocky Mountains and pristine lakes.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
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Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
Earlier this year, the country singer shared a recipe for her mom’s famous cherry cookies just in time for Valentine’s Day.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
The map shows that much of the rest of the country is experiencing abnormally dry or drought conditions.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Glacier National Park, Montana One of the most beautiful national parks in the country, Glacier is known for its rugged Rocky Mountains and pristine lakes.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
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“The country.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20country. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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