Country - English meaning

plural noun

Remote uncleared forest land.

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Backwoods homesteads

plural noun

A place that is off by itself, not near to transportation or a larger town

Usage examples:

I grew up in the backwoods of north carolina.

noun

A place in the countryside that is a long way from any town and in which not many people live

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I grew up in the backwoods, with no cable tv and no internet access.

noun

A shrub or clump of shrubs with stems of moderate length.

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A rose bush

verb

Spread out into a thick clump.

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Her hair bushed out like a halo

noun

A metal lining for a round hole, especially one in which an axle revolves.

Usage examples:

A very communicative one too thanks those urethane bushes and the back axle bouncing up and down ju…

noun

An independent country or community, especially a democratic republic.

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It was a liberal empire and a democratic commonwealth, and its aim, as with america in the philippi…

noun

A country or state that is governed by its people or their elected representatives

noun

A country or part of a country that is governed by its people or those elected by them. the word is used as the title of some of the states of the us

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In pennsylvania, navigable rivers belong to the commonwealth., the commonwealth of australia (= the…

noun

The land and scenery of a rural area.

Usage examples:

They explored the surrounding countryside

noun

Land not in towns, cities, or industrial areas which is either used for farming or left in its natural condition

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Much of connecticut’s countryside is dotted with large estates and horse farms.

noun

Land not in towns, cities, or industrial areas, that is either used for farming or left in its natural condition

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The countryside around there is beautiful., the mansion is set in 90 acres of beautiful, unspoiled …

noun

The territory of a duke or duchess; a dukedom.

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Although he distinguished himself in the fighting, the french were chased out of their italian terr…

noun

The area of land owned or ruled by a duke or duchess

noun

An extensive group of states or countries ruled over by a single monarch, an oligarchy, or a sovereign state.

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The roman empire

adjective

Denoting a style of furniture, decoration, or dress fashionable chiefly during the first empire in france. the decorative style was neoclassical but marked by an interest in egyptian and other ancient motifs.

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It glories in its louis xiv and empire style, all marble, gilt and elaborate stucco.

noun

A group of countries ruled by a single person, government, or country

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The british/soviet empire

noun

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

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Survival in an often hostile environment

noun

The air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live

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We’re trying to protect the environment from pollution., a good business environment, for preschool…

noun

The air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live

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Conserve/preserve/protect the environment he tries to do what he can to preserve the environment by…

noun

Land used for farming.

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The people, farmlands, and farming practices of asia come to life in this varied collection.

noun

Land that is used for farming

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In the past 18 years, the average price of iowa farmland has increased 234 percent.

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Land that is used for or is suitable for farming

noun

A person's native country, especially when referred to in patriotic terms.

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Those whom many considered traitors to the fatherland

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The country in which you were born, or the country with which you feel most connected

noun

The remote areas of a country away from the coast or the banks of major rivers.

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The hinterland of southern italy

noun

A region in the middle part of a country, esp. a large country, that is far from cities or the coast

Usage examples:

The touring theater group took its production into the hinterland.

noun

The area that surrounds a big city or port and on which the city or port depends for economic growth

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China is hong kong's economic hinterland and biggest trading partner.

noun

A person's or a people's native land.

Usage examples:

He left his homeland to settle in london

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The country where you were born

noun

The country you were born in

noun

A country, state, or territory ruled by a king or queen.

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The kingdom of the netherlands

noun

A country ruled by a king or queen

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She was queen of an ancient kingdom in egypt.

noun

An area that is controlled by a particular person or where a particular quality is important

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The kingdom of god/heaven, the kingdom of love

noun

The part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water.

Usage examples:

The reptiles lay their eggs on land

verb

Put (someone or something) on land from a boat.

Usage examples:

He landed his troops at hastings

noun

A state of germany or austria.

Usage examples:

A second school highlights the distinctive role of regional governments in federal systems, however…

noun

All the visible features of an area of land, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal.

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The soft colours of the northumbrian landscape

verb

Denoting a format of printed matter which is wider than it is high.

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Landscape format

adjective

Of or in a format of printed matter or screen display that is wider than it is high.

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All come complete with colour screens capable of displaying content in both portrait and landscape …

noun

One's native country.

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When the country is invaded by enemies, the nation's leader will call on everyone to protect the mo…

noun

The country in which you were born, or the country with which you feel most connected

noun

A large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory.

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The world's leading industrialized nations

noun

A country, esp. when thought of as a large group of people living in one area with their own government, language, and traditions

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Most industrialized nations of the world will be represented at the conference., throughout the nat…

noun

A country, especially when considered as a society with its own government, economy, etc.

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Developing/emerging/industrialized nations the local community within a typical developing nation c…

noun

The remote and usually uninhabited inland districts of australia.

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A two-week tour of the outback

noun

A territory under the jurisdiction of a count palatine.

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For centuries it was a palatinate under the jurisdiction of the bishop.

noun

An amount or section which, when combined with others, makes up the whole of something.

Usage examples:

Divide the circle into three equal parts

verb

(of two things) move away from each other.

Usage examples:

His lips parted in a smile

adverb

To some extent; partly (often used to contrast different parts of something)

Usage examples:

The city is now part slum, part consumer paradise

noun

A state ruled by a prince.

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Perched on a rock, the palace overlooks the principality that rainier ruled for 56 years.

noun

A country ruled by a prince

noun

A principal administrative division of a country or empire.

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Chengdu, capital of sichuan province

noun

A principal administrative division of a country or empire.

Usage examples:

Chengdu, capital of sichuan province

phrase

The parts of a country that are not the capital city or near a large city

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He didn't want to teach at a university in the provinces., he had a new job as library consultant o…

noun

A kingdom.

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The defence of the realm

noun

The natural features of a landscape considered in terms of their appearance, especially when picturesque.

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Spectacular views of mountain scenery

noun

The general appearance of natural surroundings, esp. when these are beautiful

Usage examples:

We stopped at the top of the hill to admire the scenery.

noun

The place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place.

Usage examples:

A romantic house in a wonderful setting beside the river wye

verb

Put, lay, or stand (something) in a specified place or position.

Usage examples:

Delaney set the mug of tea down

verb

Group (pupils or students) in sets according to ability.

noun

The particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time.

Usage examples:

The state of the company's finances

verb

Express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing.

Usage examples:

The report stated that more than 51 per cent of voters failed to participate

noun

A condition or way of being

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The stable was preserved in its original state., your room is in a terrible state., it's a sad stat…

plural noun

The things and conditions around a person or thing.

Usage examples:

I took up the time admiring my surroundings

plural noun

The place where you live and the conditions in which you live

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Everyone wants safe, comfortable surroundings.

noun

A stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features.

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They were delayed by rough terrain

noun

An area of land, esp. when considering its natural features

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Rugged mountain terrain

noun

An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.

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Sorties into enemy territory

noun

An area of land, sea, or space, esp. when it belongs to or is connected with a particular country, person, or animal

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[ u ] maryland gave up territory to form washington, dc., [ c ] the un is sending aid to the occupi…

noun

An area of a town, country, etc. that someone has responsibility for in their job

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A salesman's failure to achieve apparently realistic targets might be due to a change in the size o…

noun

An uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region.

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Ahead is a barren land of lochans and beautifully-ridged mountains rising steeply from an uninhabit…

noun

An area of land that has not been farmed or had towns and roads built on it, esp. because it is difficult to live in as a result of its extremely cold or hot weather or bad earth

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Large parts of canada are still wilderness.

noun

If someone previously in a position of power is now in the wilderness, they have lost their power and it is not clear if or how they will get it back

Usage examples:

His dismissal from the cabinet led to a long period in the political wilderness.

noun

A natural state or uncultivated or uninhabited region.

Usage examples:

Kiwis are virtually extinct in the wild

verb

Treat (a person or animal) harshly, so that they become untrusting or nervous.

Usage examples:

Let your pigeon fly for a while: we don't want to wild him

adjective

(of an animal or plant) living or growing in the natural environment; not domesticated or cultivated.

Usage examples:

A herd of wild goats