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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Trump’s second term has been marked by rallies against ICE across the country.
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Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
The most iconic highway in the country reaches its centennial this year – and travelers are ready to celebrate with an epic road trip.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Since this is the longest passenger train route in the country, there are private sleeper cars with private roomettes and bedrooms, which can include complimentary meals in the dining car and access to lounges at major stations, depending on your ticket fare.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Across the country and abroad, thousands demonstrated on Saturday against the Iranian Islamic Republic government, which has killed thousands of protesters since January.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
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Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
The most iconic highway in the country reaches its centennial this year – and travelers are ready to celebrate with an epic road trip.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Since this is the longest passenger train route in the country, there are private sleeper cars with private roomettes and bedrooms, which can include complimentary meals in the dining car and access to lounges at major stations, depending on your ticket fare.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Across the country and abroad, thousands demonstrated on Saturday against the Iranian Islamic Republic government, which has killed thousands of protesters since January.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 15 Feb. 2026
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“The country.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20country. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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