Word: Country

Pronunciation

/ˈkʌntri/

Definitions

• Noun: A nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory. It can also refer to the land itself or to the people inhabiting it. For example: “She moved from her home country to pursue higher education.”
  • “They explored the beautiful countryside dotted with farms and small towns.”
  • “The country’s culture is rich in tradition and history.”

Example sentences:

• As a geographical area: “The country’s landscape varies from rugged mountains to vast plains.”
• As a political entity: “The new prime minister promised to strengthen the country’s economy.”
• As a reference to people: “The country’s populace took to the streets in celebration.”

Phrases

• “Mother country”: The original country from which a person or their ancestors originated.
• “In the country”: Away from cities or towns, typically in rural areas.
• “Country music”: A genre of American popular music with roots in Southern U.S. folk music.

Example Sentences

• Using ‘country’ as a geographical area: “They decided to buy a house in the country where they could enjoy nature more.”
• As a political entity: “He served his country with distinction during the war.”
• As a collective for the people: “The country rallied together after the natural disaster.”

Synonyms

• Nation
• State
• Land
• Territory
• Homeland
• Sovereign state
• Dominion
• Realm