old countries

Definition of old countriesnext
plural of old country

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for old countries
Noun
  • Decoding the reasons A potential breakout of World War cannot be ruled out in the present, with multiple countries going at loggerheads over various issues.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Its dual mission is to bridge the early-stage funding gap and guarantee global access, ensuring products aren’t confined to wealthy markets for decades but are introduced in low- and middle-income countries in parallel.
    Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In many cases, funeral ceremonies were held under heavy security control in the hometowns of those killed.
    Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • The Charley Hoffman Foundation was created by PGA TOUR professional Charley Hoffman and his wife Stacy in 2009 to raise funds for charities benefiting children in their native and adopted hometowns of San Diego and Las Vegas.
    Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Old countries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old%20countries. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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