Antonyms for country


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : kuhn-tree
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkʌn tri


Definition of country

Origin :
  • mid-13c., "district, native land," from Old French contree, from Vulgar Latin *(terra) contrata "(land) lying opposite," or "(land) spread before one," from Latin contra "opposite, against" (see contra-). Sense narrowed 1520s to rural areas, as opposed to cities. Replaced Old English land. As an adjective from late 14c. First record of country-and-western music style is from 1942. Country club first recorded 1886. Country mile "a long way" is from 1915, American English.
  • adj rural, pastoral
  • noun political territory; nation
  • noun rural area; area away from city
Example sentences :
  • The reason I write promptly is that you may not go out of the country just now.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • "But you went to Athens, and took no care for your country," rejoined the prince.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • The laws of the country made it impossible to accompany her beloved husband.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • The country was rapidly becoming, they agreed, no place for a gentleman to live.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • He might in this country; he'd never do it at home, you know.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • See 'em once anyway, and see a little more of this country and these people.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • "Here's hoping we'll soon be back in God's own country," said Oldaker, raising his glass.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • But if it is His own country, it don't make Him any connysoor of countries with me.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Now the folks out in this part of the country have come to expect it from a man like him.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Gosse found the country generally poor and destitute of water.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

Synonyms for country

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