country

noun
UK: /ˈkʌntri/
US: /ˈkʌntri/

  1. A nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory.

    1. I live in a small country. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our country has a rich history and diverse culture that we celebrate. [ ] [ ]

  2. The land and scenery of a rural area.

    1. We went for a walk in the country. [ ] [ ]
    2. The peace of the country is a welcome change from city life. [ ] [ ]

  3. The people of a nation.

    1. The whole country was shocked by the news. [ ] [ ]
    2. The country mourned the loss of their beloved leader for many weeks. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

land state nation countryside territory
country adjective

  1. Relating to the rural area or countryside.

    1. I like country music. [ ] [ ]
    2. We enjoyed the country air and scenic views during our holiday. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "country" in English means: A nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory., The land and scenery of a rural area., The people of a nation..

The phonetic transcription of "country" is /ˈkʌntri/ in British English and /ˈkʌntri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "country": land, state, nation, countryside, territory.

Example usage of "country": "I live in a small country.". More examples on the page.