country · noun /ˈkʌn.tri/Full view
country
A1 C an area of land that has its own government, army, etc.
Dictionary examples:

Which is the largest country in South America?

Sri Lanka is my native country, but I've been living in Belgium for the past five years.

The climate is cooler in the eastern part of the country.

Learner example:

I really like this day in my country. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Kurdish)

the country
A2 land that is not in towns, cities or industrial areas and is either used for farming or left in its natural condition
Dictionary examples:

He lives out in the country somewhere.

Would you prefer to live in the country instead in town?

Learner example:

It's in the country, near Sopramonte. (Key English Test; A2; Italian)

the country
C2 the people who live in a country
Dictionary example:

The country was shocked by the President's decision.

Learner example:

The country was partying for two weeks. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Dutch)

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