1
as in home
the land of one's birth, residence, or citizenship
a great love for my country
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2
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
Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2025
After the breakout international success of Antonioni’s Swinging ’60s film Blow-Up (1966), the Italian master of moody alienation further explored the human condition outside of his native country.
—Christina Newland, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 30 Mar. 2023
Both airports have benefited from American’s push to dominate mid-country airports.
—Ted Reed, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
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Noun
This would be the most incredible country, visually.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2025
After the breakout international success of Antonioni’s Swinging ’60s film Blow-Up (1966), the Italian master of moody alienation further explored the human condition outside of his native country.
—Christina Newland, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
With all affected provinces sharing borders with Cameroon and Gabon, WHO has assessed the risk of a multi-country outbreak as high.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 30 Mar. 2023
Both airports have benefited from American’s push to dominate mid-country airports.
—Ted Reed, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for country
Noun
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This guide will give you the full scoop on when and how often to test soil, and provide soil testing tips for home and lab-based testing.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Many of these homes come equipped with enough amenities to comfortably live in, along with additional perks like outfitted bathrooms, solar panels, and outdoor spaces.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Races take place over weeks, and hundreds of miles of countryside.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Raised in the French countryside, where fields of linen bloom each spring, the artist also spent time on the island of Oléron.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Last season’s winners Paris Saint-Germain had players from eight different nations in their starting line-up.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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What's Next The government faces steep socioeconomic and cultural headwinds that have frustrated other nations, and whether ending the two-child policy will make a significant difference on the trend remains uncertain.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The sun was getting ready to rise over a rural lake in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, when a sheriff's deputy shined his flashlight inside Ryan Borgwardt's minivan parked just yards away from the water's edge.—
Jared Kofsky,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Reversing the Roadless Rule would slam the door shut on those local, often rural businesses that rely on recreation visitors only to roll out the red carpet to mining, timber corporations and the fossil fuel industry.—
Ryan Gellert,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Temporary Protected Status is a designation that can be granted by the Homeland Security secretary to people in the United States if conditions in their homelands are deemed unsafe for return due to a natural disaster, political instability or other dangerous conditions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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Ingelsby infused both Mare and Task with flourishes from his east-Pennsylvania homeland, and the show reflects the grit and tenacity of individuals from the area.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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Add in offbeat museums, thriving art and culinary scenes in Providence, and seasonal highlights like the WaterFire bonfires, and Rhode Island proves that small states can deliver big experiences.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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And while CarChex service contracts are available in all 50 states, CarShield does.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Country.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/country. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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