old countries

plural of old country

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for old countries
Noun
  • In all three countries, local militants backed by Russian muscle declared their own microstates.
    Andrew Higgins, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Amazon just realized this six-in-one adapter which is suitable for use in over 150 countries across Europe, Asia, America, and more.
    Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Mayors and governors have long traveled internationally to attract business to their hometowns.
    Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Currently, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ website offers RSVP options for the eight cities, as well as one for folks whose hometowns don’t appear on the list.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Old countries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old%20countries. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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