coun ‧ try ‧ side S3 W3 /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]
land that is outside cities and towns SYN the country :
The house had lovely views over open countryside.
in the countryside
people who live in the countryside
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COLLOCATIONS
■ adjectives
▪ beautiful/stunning
The countryside between the Alpine villages is stunning.
▪ open countryside (=with few buildings, walls, trees etc)
The farmhouse has views over open countryside.
▪ the surrounding countryside
Both the town and the surrounding countryside are worth exploring.
▪ rolling countryside (=with hills)
a valley surrounded by rolling countryside
▪ green countryside
Our train was passing through rolling green countryside.
▪ unspoilt countryside (=not changed or not having a lot of new buildings)
This area is ideal for a weekend break in unspoilt countryside.
▪ rugged countryside (=rough and uneven)
Uzbekistan is an area known for its rugged countryside and tough people.
■ verbs
▪ protect/conserve the countryside (=stop people building on it or spoiling its beauty)
How can we protect the countryside for future generations?
▪ spoil/ruin the countryside
Too many tourists can spoil the countryside.
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THESAURUS
▪ countryside noun [uncountable] an area away from towns and cities, where there are fields, forests etc – used especially when talking about the natural beauty of this kind of area:
The walk takes you through some beautiful countryside.
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The countryside changes in winter.
▪ the country noun [singular] the area away from towns and cities, where there are fields, forests etc:
Tired of city life, they moved to the country.
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I've always wanted to live in the country.
▪ landscape noun [countable usually singular] a large area of countryside that you see from somewhere:
The house looks out over a peaceful rural landscape.
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Adams is famous for his photographs of the American landscape.
▪ scenery noun [uncountable] the natural features of part of a country, such as mountains, forests etc, especially when these are attractive:
New Zealand has some spectacular scenery.
▪ wilderness noun [uncountable and countable] a large area of land that has never been developed or farmed:
Yukon is a vast wilderness of mountains, lakes, and forests.
▪ the bush noun [singular] wild country that has not been cleared, especially in Australia or Africa:
The camp is popular with tourists wishing to experience the African bush.
▪ rural adjective relating to the country:
People are moving away from rural areas.
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rural communities