1
as in home
the land of one's birth, residence, or citizenship
a great love for my country
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2
as in countryside
the open rural area outside of big towns and cities
out in the country, where the air is fresh and the rivers are clean
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as in nation
a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government
usually in time of war, the whole country unites behind the president
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as in rural
of, relating to, associated with, or typical of open areas with few buildings or people
plain country living among unpretentious people
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Recent Examples of country
Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
The consulate openings signal a broader effort by like-minded countries to affirm the Arctic alliance and counter unilateral pressure.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Fellow country singer Luke Bryan is also returning as a judge, making Lionel Richie the only non-country artist in a prominent role on the show.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noun
For example, if ST Engineering can make advanced vehicles in a country with more space for production plants than Singapore, the company would collaborate and teach them how to build them in a co-production effort.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
The consulate openings signal a broader effort by like-minded countries to affirm the Arctic alliance and counter unilateral pressure.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
When asked about cross-border collaboration, Weiss pointed to Europe’s model of routine multi-country co-productions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Fellow country singer Luke Bryan is also returning as a judge, making Lionel Richie the only non-country artist in a prominent role on the show.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for country
Noun
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Google, which owns the smart home system Nest, is now assisting law enforcement in that investigation.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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In Spain's southern Andalusia region, close to 4,000 people evacuated their homes as a result of the ongoing storm, and dozens of roads remained closed because of flooding and landslides.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Perched on a hilltop in the scenic countryside, the luxurious fort can be rented for roughly $13,300 per night.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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The show’s postcard-ready shots of the northern countryside, with its verdant hills and winding roads, are another incongruity, belying the challenges of survival there for those on the fringes.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Once the Olympics get underway, events will run through February 22, with the Closing Ceremony concluding the Milano Cortina Games and handing off the torch to France, host nation of the French Alps 2030 Winter Olympics.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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After nearly two decades of on-off negotiations, the deal will pave the way for India to open up its vast and guarded market to free trade with the 27-nation EU, its biggest trading partner.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Cardi’s rendition of the story is set against the backdrop of the opioid crisis on a farm in rural Maine, where Pia and her brother Max live with their strict and controlling father, Leo.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Theaters in rural areas also brought in an outsize 46% of the weekend draw, which is unusually high for an opening.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Days before the Olympic torch was lit at San Siro, Milan’s Piazza del Duomo, which fronts the city’s elaborate Gothic cathedral, was packed with Olympic visitors, many wearing sweatshirts and jackets bearing the flags of their homelands.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Most of them gravitated to Minnesota — a very different climate from their equatorial homeland, but a state with a great tradition of tolerance for newcomers.—
Robert W. Laird,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Texas Department of State Health Services noted that at least 762 cases occurred in West Texas, resulting in at least two deaths and 99 hospitalizations, according to state data last updated in August.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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The memorandum of understanding was signed at the Changi Aviation Summit, held on the eve of the Singapore Airshow, marking a significant milestone for global engine development efforts and for the city-state’s aviation ambitions.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Country.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/country. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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