country

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈkʌntɹi/]

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1. country (noun) — sense 1

Definition: The territory of a nation; a sovereign state or a region once independent and still distinct in institutions, language, etc.

Example: By one o'clock the place was choc-a-bloc. […] The restaurant was packed, and the promenade between the two main courts and the subsidiary courts was thronged with healthy-looking youngish people, drawn to the Mecca of tennis from all parts of the country.

2. country (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A large area regarded as distinct from other areas, e.g. because it is inhabited by a specific group of people

Example: Basque Country

3. country (noun) — sense 3

Definition: An area of land of undefined extent; a region, a district.

Example: We walk along flat, open country, red dirt and spinifex grass, a few short trees[…].

4. country (adj) — sense 4

Definition: From or in the countryside, connected with it, or typical of it.

Example: Things around here are just a little more country than what he's used to.

5. country (adj) — sense 5

Definition: Of or connected to country music.

Example: They're mainly a hard rock band, but their new album sounds kinda country to me.

6. country (adj) — sense 6

Definition: Originating in India rather than being imported from abroad.

Example: We have seen that the Company manufactured silk stuffs at three of its Residencies, but from country-wound silk.

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