Synonyms for

Countries

Verb / ˈkʌntri:z / Another word for countries — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory

Synonyms & similar words

nation ruralarea respublica bodypolitic commonwealth area state country urbanarea land lands realms nations states kingdoms empires territories provinces domains regions jurisdictions commonwealths principalities sovereignties realm nation-state statehood union confederation federation

Synonyms by register

Formal

nations states sovereignties

Informal

places lands

Literary

realms domains kingdoms

Antonyms

colonies dependencies territories provinces states regions

Common collocations

  • foreign countries
  • developing countries
  • European countries
  • neighboring countries
  • all countries
  • across countries
  • many countries
  • various countries

Word family

noun country

Usage note

While 'countries' is the plural of 'country', it is often used to refer to independent political entities. 'Nations' can sometimes be a more precise synonym in formal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. My family is planning a trip to visit different countries in Europe.
  2. There are over 190 countries in the world.
  3. Canada is a country located in North America.
  4. Each country has its own culture, traditions, and language.
  5. The United Nations is an international organization that promotes cooperation among countries.

Quotes

  • The world is a country which nobody ever yet knew by description; one must travel through it one's self to be acquainted with it. - Lord Chesterfield
  • A world of ne'er-ending antiquity and country without age. - William Morris
  • A country without a memory is a country of madmen. - George Santayana

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