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- pronunciation:
- kuhn
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- features:
- Word Explorer
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noun |
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countries |
| definition 1: |
A country is a large area of land where people live under the same government. The United States, Canada, and Mexico are some of the countries of the world.
国家
America is a country with fifty states.Russia is the largest country in the world.The continent of South America contains twelve countries.
- synonyms:
- land
- similar words:
- government, kingdom, nation, power, realm, state
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| definition 2: |
A country is the people of a nation.
全国人
In November, the country decides who will become president.- synonyms:
- citizens, nation, people, population
- similar words:
- public, society
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| definition 3: |
When we say "the country," we often mean the land outside of towns and cities. Fields and farms are in the country.
乡村
Todd's mom grew up on a farm in the country.In the country, the houses are far from each other.
- synonyms:
- countryside
- similar words:
- farmland
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broader categories that include country |
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alliance, league, treaty, union |
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similar to a country |
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kingdom, nation, state, tribe |
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some actions of a country |
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defend, govern, tax, trade, war |
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some feelings for a country |
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allegiance |
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some foundations of a countries |
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economy, history, laws, natural resources |
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some parts of a country |
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borders, capital, city, county, district, province, town, village |
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some people associated with a countries |
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ambassador, armed forces, citizens, foreigner, immigrant, king, minister, patriot, president, prime minister, queen, rebel, refugee, traitor |
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some qualities associated with countries |
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domestic, federal, foreign, independent, international, national |
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some representations of a country |
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flag, language |
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