I. ˈkən-trē noun
( plural countries )
Etymology: Middle English contree, from Anglo-French cuntree, contré, from Medieval Latin contrata, from Latin contra against, on the opposite side
Date: 13th century
1. : an indefinite usually extended expanse of land : region
miles of open country
2.
a. : the land of a person's birth, residence, or citizenship
b. : a political state or nation or its territory
3.
a. : the people of a state or district : populace
b. : jury
c. : electorate 2
4. : rural as distinguished from urban areas
prefers the country to the city
5. : country music
• coun·try·ish -trē-ish adjective
II. adjective
Date: 14th century
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of the country
2.
a. : of or relating to a decorative style associated with life in the country
an English country look
also : possessing a style of rustic simplicity
country furniture
b. : prepared or processed with farm supplies and procedures
country ham
3. : of, relating to, suitable for, or featuring country music
country singers