countries
word · lemma: country
/ˈkəntɹiz/
KUHN-treez
/kˈʌntɹɪz/
KUHN-treez
Definition
Countries are areas of land with their own government, borders, and national identity. People also use the word to talk about different nations of the world in general.
Usage & Nuances
This is the plural of 'country'. Common patterns: 'different countries', 'developing countries', 'across many countries'. Do not confuse 'country' meaning 'nation' with 'the countryside' or 'country music'.
Spanish: paísesPortuguese (BR): paísesPortuguese (PT): paísesChinese (Simplified): 国家Chinese (Traditional): 國家Hindi: देशArabic: دولBengali: দেশগুলোRussian: страныJapanese: 国々Vietnamese: quốc giaKorean: 나라들 - 국가들Turkish: ülkelerUrdu: ممالکIndonesian: negara-negara
Example Sentences
She has visited three countries in Europe.
basic
These countries share the same language.
basic
Many countries celebrate New Year's Day.
basic
The company now sells its products in over twenty countries.
natural
Traveling to new countries always gives me fresh ideas.
natural
Some countries are tightening their visa rules this year.
natural