country

1. a territory distinguished by its people, culture, language, geography, etc.

2. an area of land distinguished by its political autonomy; state

3. the people of a territory or state

a. the part of the land that is away from cities or industrial areas; rural districts

b. (as modifier): country cottage

5. one's native land or nation of citizenship

6. go or appeal to the country Chiefly Brit to dissolve Parliament and hold an election

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