Synonyms of countries

countries

noun

plural of country

1

as in homes

the land of one's birth, residence, or citizenship

a great love for my country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• homes
• homelands
• motherlands
• mother countries
• sods
• fatherlands
• old countries
• communities
• neighborhoods

2

as in states

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• states
• nations
• commonwealths
• kingdoms
• republics
• provinces
• lands
• democracies
• empires
• dictatorships
• nation-states
• monarchies
• sovereignties
• domains
• city-states
• principalities
• microstates
• sovereigns
• homelands
• ministates
• emirates
• realms
• duchies
• dominions
• sultanates
• colonies
• theocracies
• settlements
• mandates
• dependencies
• dukedoms
• superpowers
• oligarchies
• seigniories
• client states
• trust territories
• world powers
• soil
• great powers
• powers
• monocracies
• fatherlands
• sea powers
• welfare states
• condominiums
• motherlands

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of countries

Regional Arab countries, including Kuwait, are almost entirely dependent on desalination for drinking water. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

The ingredient, which has been used in Europe and other countries for years, provides broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays. — Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 July 2026

Nearly five months after traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was first disrupted, the biggest impact hasn’t been on oil prices but on how countries think about energy security. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 16 July 2026

Since the first World Cup was held, players from more than 80 countries have participated in at least one edition of the football (soccer) competition. — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 16 July 2026

Enter Section 301, which gives the president power to impose – and adjust – tariffs in response to other countries’ trade practices. — Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 16 July 2026

This acquisition expands Packsize’s reach, allowing the company to serve customers across more than 50 countries, mainly in North America and Europe. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Other countries, such as the Philippines, are following in Pakistan's footsteps. — Julia Simon, NPR, 9 July 2026

Those countries account for about 80% of Africans without access to clean cooking. — ABC News, 9 July 2026