country

Pluralcountries

1. 1
   nationnouncountable or uncountable

   A nation and its land, either independent or a distinct part of a bigger state, like Scotland.

   Like a big home with its own rules, leaders, and borders.

   France is a country with a long history.

   Many countries signed the climate agreement.

   UsageWe say in a country. The country can also mean land away from cities.

   Similarnation, state, land

2. 2
   rural areanoununcountable

   Land away from towns and cities, with fields and open space.

   Like the green, open space you see far from any city.

   We spent the weekend in the country, away from traffic.

   She grew up in the country and loves the open fields.

   UsageSay in the country or to the country, with the.

   Similarcountryside

   Oppositetown, city

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3. 3
   adjective

   Coming from or belonging to the countryside, or typical of rural life.

   She loves the quiet of country roads.

   They served simple country food at the inn.

   UsageMostly before a noun: country food, country roads.

   Similarrural, rustic, provincial

   Oppositeurban

4. 4
   adjective

   Belonging to or part of country music.

   She has a strong country voice.

   They played a slow country tune.

5. 5
   the peoplenouncountable or uncountable

   The people who live in a nation or area, thought of as one group.

   The whole country celebrated the team's victory.

   The country was shocked by the sudden news.

   Similarnation, people, public, populace

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6. 6
   nouncountable or uncountable

   An area of land, often one known for what it looks like or who lives there.

   They rode for days through wild, empty country.

   Much of the country around the lake was under water after the rain.

   UsageOften with a describing word: wild country, open country.

   Similarland, terrain, territory

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