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as in home
the land of one's birth, residence, or citizenship
a great love for my country
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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
Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Now in its twelfth edition, MIA – the acronym stands for Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo, which translates to International Audiovisual Market – has experienced steady growth in recent years, with more than 2,800 participants from 64 countries in attendance last year.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2025
There’s a cruise out there for everyone, from tropical getaways in the Caribbean to multi-country European adventures.
—Jessica Griscavage, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The two side stones are from his late mother, Princess Diana's personal collection, while the center stone is from Botswana, a country that is close to Harry's heart.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Now in its twelfth edition, MIA – the acronym stands for Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo, which translates to International Audiovisual Market – has experienced steady growth in recent years, with more than 2,800 participants from 64 countries in attendance last year.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Save 70% off multi-country tours through Exoticca Travelers looking for deep discounts will find some of the steepest savings at Exoticca, where Travel Tuesday deals offer up to 70% off top global experiences, from cultural deep-dives to scenic, multi-country getaways—all available to book now.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2025
There’s a cruise out there for everyone, from tropical getaways in the Caribbean to multi-country European adventures.
—Jessica Griscavage, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for country
Noun
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As a child performing with his brothers at the family home in Gary, Indiana, young Michael (Juliano Krue Valdi) is beaten by his father, Joe (Colman Domingo), who demands obedience along with musical discipline.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Explore making home improvements with the help of others.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The backstory Having met at Cambridge, Caitlin Owens and Paul Glade combined their sharp hotelier and architectural minds to draw up plans for a regenerative organic farm in the Devon countryside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The show, adapted from Jilly Cooper’s beloved books, is set against the backdrop of the stunning Cotswolds countryside and the glamorous, high-stakes world of 1980s British television.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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Starting now, work with other nations on a collective-action problem.—
Charles Yu,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Although in 2015, nearly 200 nations signed the Paris Agreement to curb emissions and limit global warming, progress still falls short of climate targets.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Stedman offers a heartfelt homage to the virtues of rural community and the natural beauty unique to Western Australia, as well as a critique of the strictures and dangers inherent in small-minded communities.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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These dissident fighters – which include splinter groups who fight among themselves – have continued a low-level insurgency in some rural parts of Colombia.—
Annabella González,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Their low cost, wide availability and ease of modification have transformed them into one of the most prevalent concerns for homeland security planners.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Lucas McMahon, for example, has recently started a Finnish National Team and represented his mother’s homeland at the International Surfing Association World Games.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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DeHoyos had 11 kills — including seven in the first game —as the RedHawks toppled Glenbard West 25-22, 21-25, 25-17 in a rematch of the 2025 state championship match.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The state audited the appeals process at the request of the Jackson County Legislature, according to Fitzpatrick.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Country.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/country. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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