country

A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun

n. land that is away from big towns and cities, often with farms and fields.

n. rural areas or the countryside, typically contrasted with urban or industrial environments.

“We love to spend our weekends walking in the country.”

“After years of living in a cramped city apartment, they decided to move to the country for a quieter pace of life.”

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Music

n. a style of popular music that comes from the rural southern US.

n. a genre of popular music originating in the rural southern United States, typically featuring acoustic guitars and fiddles.

“She listens to country whenever she goes for a long drive.”

“The festival features a mix of traditional country and modern folk, attracting fans from across the state.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Dialect

n. the traditional lands of Indigenous people, including the nature and spirits there.

n. traditional lands of Indigenous people, particularly in Australia, encompassing cultural, spiritual, and ecological values.

“The elders spoke about the importance of caring for Country.”

“The project was developed in close consultation with the local community to ensure the protection of sacred sites on Country.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Science Technical

n. the rock that surrounds a vein of metal or coal.

n. the rock through which a vein of ore or coal runs; also known as country rock.

“The miners had to drill through the hard country to reach the gold.”

“Geologists analyzed the interface between the quartz vein and the surrounding country to determine the age of the deposit.”

B1 · Intermediate

adj. related to the countryside or a simple, rural way of life.

adj. pertaining to or characteristic of the countryside or rural life.

“The hotel had a lovely country feel with its wooden furniture and fireplace.”

“The menu features traditional country cooking, using ingredients sourced directly from nearby family farms.”