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

As countries invest in medical expertise and advanced technology, more travelers are planning trips around aesthetic care. — Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Known as Citizenship by Investment, the program grants visa-free access to up to 150 countries, including Europe’s Schengen area and, in some cases, the United Kingdom. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 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

The manga has printed over 250 million copies in more than 60 countries and territories. — Zack Sharf, Variety, 9 July 2026

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

Eight teams are left in the World Cup, and the quarterfinals feature the top four countries in FIFA’s pre-tournament men’s world rankings plus two others in the top 10. — Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

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

According to data from the trade intel firm Kpler, the Saudis have shipped 34 million barrels through the Strait of Hormuz since the day both countries signed an agreement to end the war. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 3 July 2026