country

• Nom désignant une entité politique dotée de son propre gouvernement et délimitée territorialement, ou une région présentant des caractéristiques distinctives.

A noun referring to a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory, or a region with distinct characteristics.

1. Nation or stateA1formal

   A political entity with defined borders, government, and population.

   État-nation

   • France is a beautiful country.
   • She lives in a small country in Europe.
   • The country has a rich history.

   Synonymescommonwealthkingdomlandnationrealmrepublicstate

2. Rural areaA2formal

   Land outside cities and towns, especially used for farming or countryside.

   campagne (zone rurale)

   • They moved to the country for a quieter life.
   • The country air is fresh and clean.
   • He enjoys walking in the country.

   Synonymesboondockscountrysidefarmlandrural area

   Antonymescitytownurbanity

3. Nation's peopleB1formal

   The people of a nation collectively.

   peuple d'une nation

   • The country voted in the election.
   • The whole country celebrated the victory.
   • The country is proud of its athletes.

   Synonymescitizenrynationpeoplepopulacepopulationpublic