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country

Pronunciation: [/ˈkʌntɹi/]

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country: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use country in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “location”

(noun) a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory. It's a place where people live, like the United States, China, or Brazil.

Example

I visited a beautiful country called Italy last summer.

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This country has a lot of poverty and political unrest.

Example

Which country has the largest population in the world?

Context: “landscape”

(noun) rural areas, as opposed to cities or towns. It's the wide open spaces with farms, forests, and countryside.

Example

I love going hiking in the country to enjoy the peaceful nature.

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I prefer the hustle and bustle of the city to the quiet of the country.

Example

Do you prefer living in the city or the country?

How to pronounce country

Pronunciation: [/ˈkʌntɹi/]

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