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countryside

/ˈkʌn.tɹiˌsaɪd/

Meanings
  • noun

    Rural areas or lands away from the city, typically consisting of farms, fields, and villages.

    - "The countryside is beautiful in the fall."
    - "We went on a hike through the countryside."
    - "The smell of fresh hay in the countryside is wonderful."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkʌn.tɹiˌsaɪd/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with countryside
sideways , hides , tides , abides
Variants
List of all variants of countryside that leads to same result
countryside , countrysides
Etymology
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Old English: 'countrysid' (from 'cuntrae' meaning 'district, country' and 'sid' meaning 'side').


Trivia
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  1. The countryside covers approximately 97% of the land area of the United States.

  2. In the Middle Ages, the countryside was where peasants lived and worked the land for the nobility.

  3. The countryside is often used as a setting in romantic literature and art.


Related Concepts
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  1. rural areas: Areas of land that are not urban or suburban, typically consisting of farms, forests, and small towns or villages.

  2. agriculture: The practice of cultivating the land or raising livestock.


Culture
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The countryside has been a source of inspiration for many artists, writers, and musicians. It is often associated with peace, tranquility, and a simpler way of life. In literature, the countryside is often portrayed as a contrast to the hustle and bustle of city life.

How to Memorize "countryside"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine rolling hills, farms, and small villages to memorize the meaning of countryside.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word countryside with peace and tranquility to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Countryside: where Cows graze in Udder Side' to help remember the definition.


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