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
Bill Chappell, NPR, 21 July 2025
Instead of being a country counter, Christina believes in revisiting locales that speak to her.
—Christina Liao, Forbes.com, 21 July 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
The bomber's flyover was timed to coincide with an evening concert by country star Bailey Zimmerman.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 21 July 2025
Instead of being a country counter, Christina believes in revisiting locales that speak to her.
—Christina Liao, Forbes.com, 21 July 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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Here are the ones every home bartender should know how to make.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 July 2025
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The walkout lower level includes a full home gym and sauna.—
Randy Tucker,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Workers work in a Molfetta countryside in Italy, on October 24, 2024, during the olive harvest.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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Growing up in the countryside of Jamaica, holistic esthetician and founder of IN GROOV Shani Hillian watched her elders picking herbs from their garden for skin ailments.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 July 2025
Noun
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At the end of Trump’s second term, perhaps the incoming president, whether a Republican or Democrat, might then be able to chip away at our subsidies and tariffs in coordination with the rest of world, find a path forward that works sufficiently well enough for all nations.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Our government has gone rogue by ignoring cherished laws that protect our nation's water, wildlife and national parks.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Health Finders Collective in Minnesota’s rural Rice and Steele counties south of Minneapolis serves low-income and underinsured patients, including large populations of Latino immigrants and Somali refugees.—
Tran Nguyen,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
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Eminent domain, or the threat of its use, has been wielded to acquire the property of Black families – in cities and rural areas alike – allegedly needed for public use.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Network executives had suggested including lighter material to offset the series’ intense stalking narrative, leading to the creation of an episode where Gadd’s character Donny Dunn escapes to his Scottish homeland to visit family.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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The first nine dates are reserved for local residents only, as Bad Bunny, 31, wanted to pay tribute to his homeland.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Noun
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On Thursday, Brown said 500 emergency personnel from across the county and state have been working around the clock on rescue and recovery since July 5.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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While some visited from hours away and neighboring states, Zibell and his family live nearby in Sussex.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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“Country.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/country. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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