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noun
- 1. a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory: "the country's increasingly precarious economic position" Similar
- 2. districts and small settlements outside large towns, cities, or the capital: "the airfield is right out in the country" Similar Opposite
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1. : an indefinite usually extended expanse of land : region. miles of open country. 2. a. : the land of a person's birth, residence, or citizenship. left their country for America. b. : a political state or nation or its territory. the country of Italy. 3. a. : the people of a state or district : populace.
A country is a distinct part of the world, such as a state, nation, or other political entity. When referring to a specific polity, the term "country" may refer to a sovereign state, states with limited recognition, constituent country, or a dependent territory.
COUNTRY definition: 1. an area of land that has its own government, army, etc.: 2. all the people who live in a…. Learn more.
noun. a territory distinguished by its people, culture, language, geography, etc. an area of land distinguished by its political autonomy; state. the people of a territory or state. the whole country rebelled.
A country is a nation, a body of land with one government. Also, rural areas outside cities and towns are called the country. There are many countries in the world: places that have a central government and a common identity. America was once just a bunch of colonies of England.
COUNTRY meaning: 1 : an area of land that is controlled by its own government nation; 2 : the people who live in a country
1. a. A nation or state. b. The territory of a nation or state; land. c. The people of a nation or state; populace: The whole country will profit from the new economic reforms. 2. The land of a person's birth or citizenship: Foreign travel is restricted in his country. 3.
noun. uk / ˈkʌntri / us. Add to word list. A1 [ C ] an area of land that has its own government, army, etc: European countries. Fewer examples. an impoverished country. a country at war. He is forbidden from leaving the country. He is among the top five tennis players in the country. They live in the far south of the country. the country. A2.
Definition of country noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Country definition: a state or nation. See examples of COUNTRY used in a sentence.
