Country

Pronunciation: /ˈkəntri/

Definitions of country

noun a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory

Example Sentences

A1 I live in a beautiful country.

A2 My country has a diverse culture.

B1 Tourists from all over the world visit my country.

B2 The country's economy is growing rapidly.

C1 The country's government is facing challenges in implementing new policies.

C2 The country's education system is considered one of the best in the world.

adjective relating to a particular nation or its people

Example Sentences

A1 I live in a country town.

A2 She bought a country style dress for the party.

B1 The country music festival was a huge success.

B2 The country club requires a membership fee.

C1 The country estate has been in the family for generations.

C2 The country's economic policies have led to rapid growth.

Examples of country in a Sentence

formal The country's economy is heavily dependent on agriculture.

informal I love exploring different countries and experiencing new cultures.

slang This country is lit, I never want to leave!

figurative His love for his country runs deep in his veins.

Grammatical Forms of country

• past tense: countried
• plural: countries
• comparative: more country
• superlative: most country
• present tense: country
• future tense: will country
• perfect tense: have countried
• continuous tense: is countrying
• singular: country
• positive degree: country
• infinitive: to country
• gerund: countrying
• participle: countried

Origin and Evolution of country

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'country' originated from the Latin word 'contra', meaning 'against' or 'opposite'. It evolved to refer to a specific geographical area with its own government and borders.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'country' has come to represent a nation or state, as well as the rural areas outside of cities. It has also taken on connotations of patriotism and national identity.