A1noun 1K

Country

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkʌntri/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkʌntri/"]/

Meaning of Country

an area of land that has or used to have its own government and laws

In simple words: A land that has its own government and borders.

Country in a sentence

• Canada is a beautiful country known for its natural landscapes.
• Many people dream of traveling to a different country every year.
• The country held a festival to celebrate its cultural diversity.
• He is proud of his country and its achievements.
• Every country has its own traditions and customs.
• The country has various climates ranging from tropical to arctic.
• In the country, you can find many different types of wildlife.

How to use Country

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid when discussing specific regions (use 'region' instead) or specific areas within a country (use 'city' or 'state').

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'count' and 'try' to remember there's a whole place to explore.

Related words

Collocations with Country

• beautiful
• fascinating
• great
• govern
• rule
• run
• border something
• produce something
• export something
• across a/​the country
• all over a/​the country
• around a/​the country
• countries around the globe
• countries around the world
• country of (somebody’s) birth
• life
• air
• lane
• across country
• in the country
• desert
• hill
• hilly
• stretch
• tract

Synonyms for Country

• nation
• state
• land
• territory
• realm

Opposites of Country

• county
• city
• town

Common mistakes with Country

• Confused with 'county' which refers to a smaller area within a country.
• Incorrectly using 'country' as a verb.
• Using 'countries' without proper context when discussing multiple nations.

Frequently asked questions about Country

What does Country mean?

A land that has its own government and borders.

What is the definition of Country?

an area of land that has or used to have its own government and laws

How do you use Country in a sentence?

Canada is a beautiful country known for its natural landscapes.

Can you give another example of Country?

Many people dream of traveling to a different country every year.

What are synonyms for Country?

Common alternatives include nation, state, land, territory, realm.

What is the opposite of Country?

Opposite meanings include county, city, town.

What words go with Country?

It commonly pairs with beautiful, fascinating, great, govern, rule, run, border something, produce something, export something, across a/​the country, all over a/​the country, around a/​the country, countries around the globe, countries around the world, country of (somebody’s) birth, life, air, lane, across country, in the country, desert, hill, hilly, stretch, tract.

What are common mistakes when using Country?

Confused with 'county' which refers to a smaller area within a country. Incorrectly using 'country' as a verb. Using 'countries' without proper context when discussing multiple nations.

How do you pronounce Country?

US: /["/ˈkʌntri/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkʌntri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Country?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid when discussing specific regions (use 'region' instead) or specific areas within a country (use 'city' or 'state').

What CEFR level is Country?

"Country" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.