country (A1)
noun
Pronunciation: ˈkʌntri
Definition
A nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory.
Examples
Canada is a large country in North America.
She dreams of visiting many countries around the world.
The two countries signed a peace treaty.
How to Use country
- in the country (prepositional phrase)
- In a rural area, away from cities. — "They live in the country and have a big garden."
- in a country (prepositional phrase)
- Located within a specific nation. — "The festival is popular in a country known for its music."
- across countries (prepositional phrase)
- Between different nations. — "Trade agreements are important across countries."
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