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as in home
the land of one's birth, residence, or citizenship
a great love for my country
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as in countryside
the open rural area outside of big towns and cities
out in the country, where the air is fresh and the rivers are clean
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as in nation
a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government
usually in time of war, the whole country unites behind the president
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as in rural
of, relating to, associated with, or typical of open areas with few buildings or people
plain country living among unpretentious people
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Recent Examples of country
Ariel Okin, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Arguably the most talented team in U.S. men’s history, with three of the greatest to ever play, all needing to pitch in to survive a semifinal scare from Serbia and then edge the host country, 98-87, in a game that was much closer than the score indicates.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Ted Reed, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
The current West Africa clade would be divided into two designations, with the large multi-country outbreak that is currently underway belonging to what would be known as clade 3.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 13 June 2022
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Noun
With striking rustic country vistas and cozy fireplaces lit around every corner, this hotel is one of the best new offerings to open outside of New York in years, and is perfect for a dead-of-winter retreat.
—Ariel Okin, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Arguably the most talented team in U.S. men’s history, with three of the greatest to ever play, all needing to pitch in to survive a semifinal scare from Serbia and then edge the host country, 98-87, in a game that was much closer than the score indicates.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Both airports have benefited from American’s push to dominate mid-country airports.
—Ted Reed, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
The current West Africa clade would be divided into two designations, with the large multi-country outbreak that is currently underway belonging to what would be known as clade 3.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 13 June 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for country
Noun
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The media platform is home to 80 podcasts including The Toast with Jackie & Claudia Oshry, Not Skinny But Not Fat with Amanda Hirsch and Tay & Taylor Lautner’s The Squeeze.—
Caitlin Huston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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Others exclude any claims from employing workers in or around your home.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes,
27 Jan. 2025
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Set in 1973, Rabbit Trap stars Dev Patel and Rosy McEwen as Darcy and Daphne, an influential musical couple from London who retreats to an isolated cabin in the Welsh countryside to finish their next album.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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Constable renders the particulars of the 19th-century British countryside with dazzling care.—
Daniel Foster,
National Review,
23 Jan. 2025
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What Countries Allow Birthright Citizenship? While the United States is one of the most prominent examples, other nations also grant birthright citizenship.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Such a move against Canada would hit its economy hard considering the two nations do in excess of half a trillion dollars a year in trade.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The rural setting is not just beautiful but bucolic to die for, with shots of Galicia’s coastline constantly present to counter darker scenes and contrast with Ferrol’s dockyards.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
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Read Next West Ada ‘Our backs are against the wall’: The solar development that divided a rural community August 06, 2024 4:00 AM Read Next Business Your Idaho Power bill will go up, starting now.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Jan. 2025
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About 100,000 visitors are expected in New Orleans for the Super Bowl, according to Collin Arnold, New Orleans' director of homeland security and emergency preparedness.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Kristi Noem was officially sworn in as homeland security secretary over the weekend.—
Sam Sabin,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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Church Street visionary Bob Snow has died at age 82 Trump considers ending FEMA, let states deal with ‘the tornadoes and the hurricanes’ Maxwell Frost slams Trump shutdown of Gun Violence Prevention office Maxwell Frost slams Trump shutdown of Gun Violence Prevention office Snow in Florida?—
Buddy Collings,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Trump administration is calling on all 50 states to assist the federal government in immigration enforcement — just as Gov. Ron DeSantis seeks to expand the powers of state and local law enforcement to detain, transport and deport undocumented immigrants living in Florida.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Country.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/country. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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