Country Definition & Meaning
country
- noun
- a politically organized body of people under a single government; "the state has elected a new president"; "African nations"; "students who had come to the nation's capitol"; "the country's largest manufacturer"; "an industrialized land"
- the territory occupied by a nation; "he returned to the land of his birth"; "he visited several European countries"
- the people who live in a nation or country; "a statement that sums up the nation's mood"; "the news was announced to the nation"; "the whole country worshipped him"
- an area outside of cities and towns; "his poetry celebrated the slower pace of life in the country"
- a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography); "it was a mountainous area"; "Bible country"
"Country" in song lyrics
See how country is used in real songs:
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"They send a brother off to fight for your country"
2 Live Crew — In the Dust -
"that reaches into every household in the country"
3rd Bass — Portrait of the Artist as a Hood -
"cause he can't even vote in his own country"
3rd Bass f/ Prince Paul — The Gas Face (Remix)
Words that rhyme with country
Usage tips for "country"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "country" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for country to find words that pair well.