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| coun·try [ kúntree ] |
noun (plural coun·tries) |
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1. separate nation: a nation or state that is politically independent, or a land that was formerly independent and remains separate in some respects
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2. homeland: the nation or state where somebody was born or is a citizen
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3. geographically distinct area: a large area of land regarded as distinct from other areas, e.g. because of its natural boundaries or because it is inhabited by a specific group of people
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4. farmed and undeveloped area: an area that is farmed or remains in a relatively undeveloped state, as distinct from cities, towns, and other built-up areas
  a house in the country
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5. region with special character: a region that is distinguished by particular characteristics or is associated with a particular activity, person, or group of people
Since this was rebel country, checkpoints were set up along the road.
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6. nation's people: the people of a nation or state, especially when affected as a group by political or other events
a scandal that rocked the country
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7. music
Same as country music
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adjective |
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1. characteristic of rural areas: characteristic of rural areas or the people living there
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2. of country music: characteristic of, similar to, or performing country music
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| [13th century. < Old French cuntrée< assumed Vulgar Latin (terra) contrata "(land) lying opposite" < Latin contra "against"] |
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| coun·try·ish adjective |
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