country
noun
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the people who live in a nation or countryβThe country was passionate about their heritage.βland
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a politically organized body of people under a single governmentβThe country decided to elect a new leader.βstate
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a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary, usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people, culture, or geographyβMy country had a rich history of bread-making.βarea
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the territory occupied by a nationstate
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an area outside of cities and townsβMy poetry celebrates the slower pace of life in the country.βrural area