a country
Noun · English
Meaning 1
a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory
(a sovereign state or nation)
Example
France is a country in Europe.
Meaning 2
districts or areas outside of towns and cities; rural regions
(rural areas or land outside of cities)
Example
We decided to move out of the city and live in a country setting.
Synonyms
nation, state, sovereign state, countryside, rural area, the sticks
Grammar
- plural
- countries