the country

noun
UK: /ðə ˈkʌntri/
US: /ðə ˈkʌntri/

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

    1. I love the country I was born in. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government of the country is working to improve the economy for all citizens. [ ] [ ]

  2. An area of land that is not near towns or cities and has fields, forests, etc.

    1. We drove through the country. [ ] [ ]
    2. They decided to move to the country for a more peaceful and relaxed lifestyle away from the city. [ ] [ ]

  3. The people who live in a nation.

    1. The whole country was sad. [ ] [ ]
    2. The country is in a state of mourning after the tragic accident that claimed many lives. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

nation land state countryside

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the country" in English means: A nation with its own government, living in a particular territory., An area of land that is not near towns or cities and has fields, forests, etc., The people who live in a nation..

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

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

Example usage of "the country": "I love the country I was born in.". More examples on the page.