Synonyms for

Country

Verb / ˈkʌntri: / Another word for country — 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 urbanarea land nation state land realm territory region province kingdom empire dominion commonwealth sovereignty fatherland motherland homeland birthplace heritage soil clime

Synonyms by register

Formal

nation state commonwealth realm

Informal

backwoods sticks hicksville boonies

Literary

homeland fatherland land

Antonyms

city town urban metropolis municipality conurbation

Common collocations

  • foreign country
  • developing country
  • third world country
  • own country
  • rural country
  • country music
  • country life
  • country road

Word family

noun country
adjective country
adverb countryward

Usage note

Can refer to a nation or a rural area. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity. 'Country' as a rural area often carries connotations of simplicity or backwardness.

Example sentences

  1. The United States is a country in North America.
  2. Canada is a country north of the United States.
  3. I love visiting different countries and learning about their cultures.
  4. China is the most populous country in the world.
  5. My family moved to this country when I was a baby.

Quotes

  • The first step to getting anywhere is deciding you're not willing to stay where you are. - J.P. Morgan
  • A country cannot subsist well without liberty, nor liberty without virtue. - Daniel Webster
  • The greatness of a culture can be found in its festivals. - Siddharth Katragadda

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