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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The number sitting the test, essential to secure a place at the country’s top universities, was the highest in seven years.
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Reuters 5 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025
While the agreement allows state police to transport people who entered the country illegally solely for an immigration violation, Gardiner told the Statesman that troopers would transport only those who had completed their criminal sentences.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 13 Nov. 2025
Pakistan expanded the power of its army chief at a critical moment for the country’s national security.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 13 Nov. 2025
The State Department is warning Americans in Japan to be aware of their surroundings amid an increase in bear sightings after 13 people have been killed by bears in the country since April.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
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Reuters 5 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025
While the agreement allows state police to transport people who entered the country illegally solely for an immigration violation, Gardiner told the Statesman that troopers would transport only those who had completed their criminal sentences.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 13 Nov. 2025
Pakistan expanded the power of its army chief at a critical moment for the country’s national security.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 13 Nov. 2025
The State Department is warning Americans in Japan to be aware of their surroundings amid an increase in bear sightings after 13 people have been killed by bears in the country since April.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the country
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“The country.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20country. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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