the country

noun

Definition of the country

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.

Learn More about the country

Dictionary Entries near the country

the courage of one's convictions

the course of history

the court of public/world opinion

Statistics for the country

Cite this Entry

“The country.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20country. Accessed 4 Mar. 2021.

Style: MLA

MLA

Chicago

APA

Merriam-Webster

Comments on the country

What made you want to look up the country? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

WORD OF THE DAY

smorgasbord

Listen to the pronunciation of smorgasbord

See Definitions and Examples »

Get Word of the Day daily email!

Test Your Vocabulary

February 2021 Words of the Day Quiz

Which is a synonym of perdure?

How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!

TAKE THE QUIZ

Anagram puzzles meet word search.

TAKE THE QUIZ