country

Meanings

• noun

  A nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory. A political entity, often having a defined territory, population, and government.

  - "The United States is a country located in North America."
  - "India is the largest country in the world by population."
  - "Canada is a country known for its maple syrup and hockey."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkʌntɹi/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈkʌntɹi/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

country , country and western , country-western music

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with country
doury , fury , hurray , quarry , surrey

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. country (British English) : Rural area or farm
   

2. country (American English) : To defeat an opponent completely
   

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Variants

List of all variants of country that leads to same result
countries , country , countryish , country rock , country rocks , country and western , country and westerns , country-club , country club , country clubs , country-dance , country-dances , country gentleman , country gentlemen , country house , country houses , country mile , country miles

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

countries, country's, countried

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French: contree, from conter, to tell, from com-, in, + terre, land.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The smallest country in the world is Vatican City, with an area of only 0.2 square miles.

2. The longest country in the world is Russia, with a total length of over 6,000 miles.

3. The country with the most languages is Papua New Guinea, with over 800 indigenous languages.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. nation: A large group of people sharing a common language, culture, history, and often a government.

2. region: A large area of land with distinct characteristics, such as climate, culture, or geography.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Countries have rich cultural histories that shape their identity. This includes their art, literature, music, food, and traditions. For example, France is known for its art and wine, while Japan is known for its tea ceremony and anime.

How to Memorize "country"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a map of the world and point to the country you are learning about.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the country with a famous landmark or symbol, such as the Eiffel Tower for France or the Statue of Liberty for the United States.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of the country's name and a related word, such as 'Canada' and 'Cold and Snowy'.

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