Country
Definition
Country is a noun that refers to a distinct territorial body or political entity recognized as an independent nation. It can also describe rural areas outside cities and towns when used in certain contexts.
Parts of Speech
- Noun
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈkʌntri/
- Respelling: KUN-tree
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈkʌntri/
- Respelling: KUN-tree
Etymology
The word "country" originates from the Latin "contrata," which means "opposite" or "spread before one." It entered Middle English through the Old French "contree," meaning a region or district.
Derivatives
- Countries (plural noun)
- Countryside (noun)
- Countrywide (adjective)
- Countryman (noun)
- Countrywoman (noun)
Synonyms
- Nation
- State
- Region
Antonyms
- City
- Urban
- Metropolitan
Usage
The term "country" is commonly used to refer to an independent political state, as in "Japan is a country in East Asia." It is also used to denote rural areas, as in "They moved to the country for a quieter life."
Related Terms
- Nation: A large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, living in a particular country.
- State: An organized political community under one government.
- Rural: Pertaining to the countryside rather than urban areas.
Detailed Definitions
Noun
- A distinct territorial body or political entity: Refers to an independent state or nation.
- Example: "France is a beautiful country with a rich cultural heritage."
- Rural areas or the countryside: Describes areas outside urban or city environments, often characterized by open spaces and natural landscapes.
- Example: "They enjoy spending weekends in the country away from the city's noise."
country
A diverse group of people of different descents and genders standing together in unity, a variety of landscapes like mountains, forests, and farmlands to represent different geographical features of a country.
A national flag waved proudly, symbolizing the country's identity and the pride of its people.
After living in the city for years, she moved to the country to enjoy a quieter life.
🇨🇳 Mandarin
- 国家 (nation)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kuo˧˥.t͡ɕjä˥/
- Respelling in English: guójiā
- 乡下 (countryside)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɕjɑŋ˩˥ ɕiä˩˩˦/
- Respelling in English: xiāngxià
🇮🇳 Hindi
- देश (nation)
- IPA Pronunciation: /deːʃ/
- Respelling in English: dēsh
- गाँव (village, indicative of countryside)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɡɑːnʋ/
- Respelling in English: gānv
🇪🇸 Spanish
- País (nation)
- IPA Pronunciation: /paˈis/
- Respelling in English: pa-ees
- Campo (countryside)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈkampo/
- Respelling in English: kampo
🇫🇷 French
- Pays (nation)
- IPA Pronunciation: /pɛ.i/
- Respelling in English: pei-yee
- Campagne (countryside)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kɑ̃.paɲ/
- Respelling in English: kahm-panye
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
- دولة (nation)
- IPA Pronunciation: /dawːla/
- Respelling in English: dawla
- ريف (countryside)
- IPA Pronunciation: /riːf/
- Respelling in English: rīf
🇧🇩 Bengali
- দেশ (nation)
- IPA Pronunciation: /deʃ/
- Respelling in English: dēś
- গ্রাম (village, indicative of countryside)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɡram/
- Respelling in English: grām
🇷🇺 Russian
- Страна (nation)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈstranə/
- Respelling in English: strana
- Деревня (village, indicative of countryside)
- IPA Pronunciation: /dʲɪˈrʲevʲnʲə/
- Respelling in English: derevnya
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- País (nation)
- IPA Pronunciation: /paˈiʃ/
- Respelling in English: pa-eesh
- Campo (countryside)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈkɐ̃pu/
- Respelling in English: kampu
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- Negara (nation)
- IPA Pronunciation: /nəˈgara/
- Respelling in English: nə-ga-ra
- Desa (village, indicative of countryside)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈdɛsa/
- Respelling in English: děsa
🇩🇪 German
- Land (nation)
- IPA Pronunciation: /lant/
- Respelling in English: land
🇯🇵 Japanese
- 国 (nation)
- IPA Pronunciation: /koku/
- Respelling in English: koku
- 田舎 (countryside)
- IPA Pronunciation: /inaka/
- Respelling in English: inaka
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- Nước (nation)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɲuə̯k˧˧/
- Respelling in English: nước
- Nông thôn (countryside)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ŋʊən˧˧ thʊən˧˧/
- Respelling in English: nông thôn
🇰🇷 Korean
- 국가 (nation)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kuk̚.k͈a/
- Respelling in English: gukga
- 시골 (countryside)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɕi.ɡol̚/
- Respelling in English: shigol
🇹🇷 Turkish
- Ülke (nation)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ylke/
- Respelling in English: ülke
- Kırsal (countryside)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kɯɾˈsal/
- Respelling in English: kırsal
🇵🇰 Urdu
- ملک (nation)
- IPA Pronunciation: /mulk/
- Respelling in English: mulk
- دیہات (countryside)
- IPA Pronunciation: /deːhaːt/
- Respelling in English: dehāt
