country
country Lexical Profile
country Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory and recognized as a distinct political entity.
"She has traveled to more than twenty countries across Europe and Asia."
Districts and small settlements outside large towns, cities, or the capital, characterized by open land, farming, and nature.
"After decades of working in the city, they retired to a quiet cottage in the country."
The people of a nation as a whole, especially when considered as an electorate or public body.
"The entire country watched the historic space launch on live television."
An area or expanse of land of a specified nature, terrain, or historical association.
"The expedition crossed miles of rugged, mountainous country before reaching the valley."
A popular genre of American music originating in the rural southern United States, characterized by stringed instruments such as guitars, fiddles, and banjos and vocal harmonies.
"He grew up listening to classic country and bluegrass on his grandfather's radio."
• adjective
Relating to, situated in, or characteristic of rural areas as opposed to cities or towns.
"We drove along a winding country road lined with old stone walls and oak trees."
Relating to or denoting country music or the culture associated with it.
"The festival features several well-known country singers and acoustic bands."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed into Middle English from Old French 'contree', which derives from Medieval Latin '(terra) contrata', literally meaning 'land lying opposite' or 'region spread out before one', from Latin 'contra' (against, opposite).