Country
noun
A large area of land with its own government, language, and traditions.
France is a country in Europe.
Often appears as...
- visit a country
- country's culture
noun
The people who live in a country.
The whole country was affected by the drought.
Often appears as...
- country's population
- country's citizens
noun
An area outside cities and towns, with fields, farms etc.
I adore the peace and quiet of the country.
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- country life
- country home
noun
A specific area or region with shared attributes.
This is hill country, you must be careful while driving.
Often appears as...
- wine country
- hill country
noun
A style of American music with roots in folk, blues, and ballad traditions.
Dolly Parton is known for her country music.
Often appears as...
- country singer
- country song
noun
A large area of land with its own government, language, and traditions.
France is a country in Europe.
Often appears as...
- visit a country
- country's culture
noun
The people who live in a country.
The whole country was affected by the drought.
Often appears as...
- country's population
- country's citizens
noun
An area outside cities and towns, with fields, farms etc.
I adore the peace and quiet of the country.
Often appears as...
- country life
- country home
noun
A specific area or region with shared attributes.
This is hill country, you must be careful while driving.
Often appears as...
- wine country
- hill country
noun
A style of American music with roots in folk, blues, and ballad traditions.
Dolly Parton is known for her country music.
Often appears as...
- country singer
- country song
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Pro Tip 1/3Sovereignty Matters
Focus on the government aspect to distinguish a 'country' from other land areas.
Canada is a country with its own laws and government.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Identity
Understand that 'country' implies unique cultural aspects like traditional clothing or cuisine.
Each country has its own traditional festivals.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Physical
'Country' can refer to a political entity, not just a physical place you can visit.
The country decided to change its flag.
Pro Tip 1/3Sovereignty Matters
Focus on the government aspect to distinguish a 'country' from other land areas.
Canada is a country with its own laws and government.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Identity
Understand that 'country' implies unique cultural aspects like traditional clothing or cuisine.
Each country has its own traditional festivals.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Physical
'Country' can refer to a political entity, not just a physical place you can visit.
The country decided to change its flag.
Pro Tip 1/3Sovereignty Matters
Focus on the government aspect to distinguish a 'country' from other land areas.
Canada is a country with its own laws and government.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Identity
Understand that 'country' implies unique cultural aspects like traditional clothing or cuisine.
Each country has its own traditional festivals.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Physical
'Country' can refer to a political entity, not just a physical place you can visit.
The country decided to change its flag.
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How do animals...
We've reached the point that research has made us so sure that vertebrates recognize pain that it's illegal in many countries to needlessly harm these animals. But what about other types of animals like invertebrates? These animals aren't legally protected, partly because their behaviors are harder to read.
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Wild Beavers Return...
isn't it it is totally rescuing the landscape you know in victorian times pretty much across the country headwaters like this were straightened up put into into deep ditches drainage networks were set up so that any rain which got away from here as fast as possible and of course that means
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History vs. Vladimir...
unprecedented opportunities for women, and some of the most important scientific advancements of the century. Life may not have been luxurious, but nearly everyone had a roof over their head and food on their plate, which few countries have achieved."
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Are China and the US...
a non-English speaking country, a non-Western country, a non-liberal democratic country. And if you don't think that's going to affect the way in which the world happens in the future, then personally, I think you've been smoking something,
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What happens to our...
that might help with the space issue? In some countries, skyscraper cemeteries enable vertical burials. Some options focus on the body's relationship with the environment. Promession, for example, freeze-dries and pulverizes the body,
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How does impeachment...
But what if your job happens to be the most powerful position in the country, or the world? That's where impeachment comes in. Impeachment isn't the same as actually removing someone from office. Like an indictment in criminal court,
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The life cycle of a...
when released as toxic waste water in rivers and oceans. Technologies are now so advanced in some countries that the entire process of growing and producing fabric barely touches a human hand. But only up until this point.
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Rethinking infidelity...
which isn't surprising when you consider that there are still nine countries where women can be killed for straying. Now, monogamy used to be one person for life. Today, monogamy is one person at a time.
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A message from the next...
encouraged to do what we like in particular girls should be encouraged more than they are now well at least in my country and this may be happening in countries around the world a real-life
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NASA Trailblazer:...
our country catherine johnson was a trailblazer she became what was known then as a as a computer or a calculator or human computer courage is just one of many words that
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How do animals...
We've reached the point that research has made us so sure that vertebrates recognize pain that it's illegal in many countries to needlessly harm these animals. But what about other types of animals like invertebrates? These animals aren't legally protected, partly because their behaviors are harder to read.
Video examples
Wild Beavers Return...
isn't it it is totally rescuing the landscape you know in victorian times pretty much across the country headwaters like this were straightened up put into into deep ditches drainage networks were set up so that any rain which got away from here as fast as possible and of course that means
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History vs. Vladimir...
unprecedented opportunities for women, and some of the most important scientific advancements of the century. Life may not have been luxurious, but nearly everyone had a roof over their head and food on their plate, which few countries have achieved."
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Are China and the US...
a non-English speaking country, a non-Western country, a non-liberal democratic country. And if you don't think that's going to affect the way in which the world happens in the future, then personally, I think you've been smoking something,
Video examples
What happens to our...
that might help with the space issue? In some countries, skyscraper cemeteries enable vertical burials. Some options focus on the body's relationship with the environment. Promession, for example, freeze-dries and pulverizes the body,
Video examples
How does impeachment...
But what if your job happens to be the most powerful position in the country, or the world? That's where impeachment comes in. Impeachment isn't the same as actually removing someone from office. Like an indictment in criminal court,
Video examples
The life cycle of a...
when released as toxic waste water in rivers and oceans. Technologies are now so advanced in some countries that the entire process of growing and producing fabric barely touches a human hand. But only up until this point.
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
which isn't surprising when you consider that there are still nine countries where women can be killed for straying. Now, monogamy used to be one person for life. Today, monogamy is one person at a time.
Video examples
A message from the next...
encouraged to do what we like in particular girls should be encouraged more than they are now well at least in my country and this may be happening in countries around the world a real-life
Video examples
NASA Trailblazer:...
our country catherine johnson was a trailblazer she became what was known then as a as a computer or a calculator or human computer courage is just one of many words that
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Nelson Mandela
South African Statesman
Without education, your children can never really meet the challenges they will face. So it's very important to give children education and explain that they should play a role for their country.
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Ava DuVernay
American Director
I didn't have to learn Selma to make 'Selma.' I didn't have to research what kind of place this is. The people I love most in the world live in that part of the country.
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Viola Davis
American Actress
This is the richest country in the world. There's no reason kids should be going to school hungry. Food is something that everyone should have. It just is.
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J. K. Rowling
English Author
I pay a lot of tax, and I feel, one of the reasons I stay and pay why I'm not based in Monaco... I think my country helped me.
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H. L. Mencken
American Writer
Whenever you hear a man speak of his love for his country, it is a sign that he expects to be paid for it.
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
I am so tired of fear. And I don't want my girls to live in a country, in a world, based on fear.
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Dolly Parton
American Singer
Most country songs, certainly all the stuff I've written, are stories driven by characters.
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Virginia Woolf
British Author
As a woman I have no country. As a woman my country is the whole world.
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F. Scott Fitzgerald
American Author
The world, as a rule, does not live on beaches and in country clubs.
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Muhammad Ali
American Boxer
America is the greatest country in the world.
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Nelson Mandela
South African Statesman
Without education, your children can never really meet the challenges they will face. So it's very important to give children education and explain that they should play a role for their country.
Quote examples
Ava DuVernay
American Director
I didn't have to learn Selma to make 'Selma.' I didn't have to research what kind of place this is. The people I love most in the world live in that part of the country.
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Viola Davis
American Actress
This is the richest country in the world. There's no reason kids should be going to school hungry. Food is something that everyone should have. It just is.
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J. K. Rowling
English Author
I pay a lot of tax, and I feel, one of the reasons I stay and pay why I'm not based in Monaco... I think my country helped me.
Quote examples
H. L. Mencken
American Writer
Whenever you hear a man speak of his love for his country, it is a sign that he expects to be paid for it.
Quote examples
Michelle Obama
American First Lady
I am so tired of fear. And I don't want my girls to live in a country, in a world, based on fear.
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Dolly Parton
American Singer
Most country songs, certainly all the stuff I've written, are stories driven by characters.
Quote examples
Virginia Woolf
British Author
As a woman I have no country. As a woman my country is the whole world.
Quote examples
F. Scott Fitzgerald
American Author
The world, as a rule, does not live on beaches and in country clubs.
Quote examples
Muhammad Ali
American Boxer
America is the greatest country in the world.
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