country — a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʌntri/
Korean meaning: 나라, 국가
Korean pronunciation: **컨**트리
Example Sentences
- My country has the best fried chicken in the world!
- Which country invented pizza? Italy or New York?
- Every country should have a national exam like CSAT.
country
NOUN//ˈkʌntri//
a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory
💡 Concept
He left the city to start a quiet life in the country.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈkʌntri/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkʌntri/
🌳Etymology
Rootcountr-
Suffix--y
Origin
13세기 중세 프랑스어 'contree'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 라틴어 'contra'(반대편에)에서 파생되어 '마주보는 땅, 지역'을 의미했습니다. 원래는 단순히 '땅, 지역'을 뜻했지만 점차 '국가'의 개념으로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
treefreeseabeme
tree
free
sea
be
me
🔗Collocations
developing country
foreign country
home country
country music
country life
across the country
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My country has the best fried chicken in the world!”
😄 Fun example
“Which country invented pizza? Italy or New York?”
“Every country should have a national exam like CSAT.”
😄 Fun example
“Living in the country means no delivery apps work there.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
nationstatehomelandterritoryland
Antonyms
cityurban areametropolis
Related
governmentcitizenbordercultureruralcountryside
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