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- Dictionarycountry/ˈkʌntri/
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 urban areas or the capital: "the airfield is right out in the country" Similar Opposite
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COUNTRY definition: 1. an area of land that has its own government, army, etc.: 2. all the people who live in a…. Learn more.
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.
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 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.
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.
A country is a distinct territory with defined borders, boundaries, people and government. Most countries are sovereign states while others make up one part of a larger state. [1] The people that live in a country are referred to as a nation .
A country is one of the political units which the world is divided into, covering a particular area of land. Indonesia is one of the most populous countries in the world. ...that disputed boundary between the two countries.
COUNTRY meaning: 1 : an area of land that is controlled by its own government nation; 2 : the people who live in a country
Definition of country noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
