Definitions of country:

  • noun:   the territory occupied by a nation
  • noun:   an area outside of cities and towns
    Example: "His poetry celebrated the slower pace of life in the country"
  • noun:   a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
    Example: "Bible country"
  • noun:   the people who live in a nation or country
    Example: "The whole country worshipped him"
  • noun:   a politically organized body of people under a single government
    Example: "The country's largest manufacturer"