country

pluralcountries

noun: a nation with its own government occupying a particular territory
- Canada is a large country known for its natural beauty and multicultural society.
noun: the people who belong to a particular nation
- The country's citizens voted in the national election.
noun: the rural areas or countryside, as opposed to the city
- After years in the city, she decided to move to the country for a quieter life.
adjective: relating to the nation or its people, especially in a non‑urban or folkloric context (often used attributively)
- He enjoys listening to country music while driving through the plains.