1. A politically organized body of people under a single government
   "the country's largest manufacturer";
   - state, nation, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic
    
2. The territory occupied by a nation
   "he visited several European countries";
   - state, land
    
3. The people who live in a nation or country
   "the whole country worshipped him";
   - nation, land
    
4. An area outside of cities and towns
   "his poetry celebrated the slower pace of life in the country";
   - rural area
    
5. A particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
   "Bible country";
   - area
    
6. [informal] A style of American folk music originating in the rural southern United States, typically featuring guitars and harmonized vocals
   "The radio station specialized in country hits";
   - country music, country and western, C and W

Derived forms: countries

Type of: administrative district, administrative division, ethnic music, folk, folk music, geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region, people, political entity, political unit, region, territorial division

Encyclopedia: Country, My Way