countries
nounUK /ˈkʌn.triz/
US /ˈkʌn.triz/
Countries are places on Earth where people live under their own rules and leaders.
She has visited five countries in Europe.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The land outside cities and towns; the countryside.
They drove out into the countries to see the farms.
3. Areas of land with particular features or uses.
The map shows the mountain countries and the flat countries.
4. A group of people with shared history and culture.
The book tells stories from many different countries.