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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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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
Leia Mendoza, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Research shows that people in countries with high levels of economic inequality, such as the United States, tend to have worse work-life balance.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2025
Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 30 Mar. 2023
Both airports have benefited from American’s push to dominate mid-country airports.
—Ted Reed, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
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Noun
All six episodes arrive on the platform on Sept. 10 in more than 240 countries and territories globally.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Research shows that people in countries with high levels of economic inequality, such as the United States, tend to have worse work-life balance.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
With all affected provinces sharing borders with Cameroon and Gabon, WHO has assessed the risk of a multi-country outbreak as high.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 30 Mar. 2023
Both airports have benefited from American’s push to dominate mid-country airports.
—Ted Reed, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for country
Noun
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While a child is in a therapy session, parents could be engaging in their own learning, identifying triggers, practicing emotional regulation, and aligning their home approach with their child's therapy goals.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Instead, South Park’s cable home Comedy Central held a South Park Day celebration and showed fan favorite episodes throughout the day and interviews with South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and others at July’s San Diego Comic Con.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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His family often had to hide in the bushes in the countryside — sometimes for days at a time — to escape rebel attacks.—
Sophia Li,
NPR,
17 Aug. 2025
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When the Nazis occupied France, the family took refuge in the countryside.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Israel has bewailed each nation’s announcement, claiming that their gesture is only emboldening Hamas and prolonging the war by showing there are benefits to be gained through terrorism like that carried out on Oct. 7.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Aug. 2025
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But tribal nations in Wisconsin have been growing their language revitalization efforts in recent years.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Just days later, the Florida Department of Commerce informed Orange County that its plan — designed to guide responsible growth, protect rural lands, and ensure infrastructure keeps pace with development — may not comply with the new law.—
Haley Busch,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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But her father wants to take a holiday to his rural childhood home, which is close to the mountain.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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By continuing to serve as both a shield and, perhaps, a weapon in the realms of military and homeland security, artificial intelligence will continue to make governance even more important.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The building reminded her of her childhood in Colombia, and a flood of memories from her homeland rushed through her mind.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Why do some states have more Representatives than others?A.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Photo-illustration by Newsweek/Getty Read more Social Security Social Security's 2025 Changes Praised by Trump Administration Map Shows States Getting Better and Worse to Live How Much Social Security Payments Could Rise in 2026 Social Security is 90.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Country.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/country. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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