Country - translation, pronunciation and examples
country
sovereign state
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загородная дорога
загородный дом
загородный отель
провинциальный город
граница страны
country usage examples
Исследователи объехали страну, чтобы записать народные песни.
The researchers travelled across the country to record folk songs.
Она отправляла открытки из каждой страны, которую посещала, чтобы показать разнообразие обычаев.
She sent postcards from every country she visited to show the diversity of customs.
Similar words
a nation with its own government and territory
a group of people with common culture or identity; often used for a country
an independent state with full control over its territory and government
a political entity or government; in US English also a subnational 'state'
the country where a person was born or feels deep connection to; emotional word
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What's the difference between country / nation / sovereign state / state / homeland / republic
a nation with its own government and territory
She lives in a small country in Europe.
Она живёт в небольшой стране в Европе.
a group of people with common culture or identity; often used for a country
The nation celebrated its holiday.
Нация отмечала свой праздник.
an independent state with full control over its territory and government
A sovereign state has recognized borders and government.
Суверенное государство имеет признанные границы и правительство.
a political entity or government; in US English also a subnational 'state'
France is a state in Europe. / Texas is a state of the USA.
Франция — это государство в Европе. / Техас — штат США.
the country where a person was born or feels deep connection to; emotional word
He returned to his homeland after many years.
Он вернулся в свою родину после многих лет.
a type of state with elected leaders, usually no monarch
Italy is a republic.
Италия — республика.
a state ruled by a king or queen
The United Kingdom is a kingdom.
Великобритания — королевство.
The island is a British territory.
Остров является британской территорией.
earth, ground, or poetically/colloquially a country or region (e.g., 'the land of...')
Welcome to the land of snow and ice.
Добро пожаловать в страну снега и льда.
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How to pronounce country and what this word means
country translation: страна. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce country
/ˈkʌntri/
country translation
страна
country examples
The researchers travelled across the country to record folk songs.
country transcription
/ˈkʌntri/, /ə ˈkʌntri/
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Questions about this word
country meaning: what does it mean?
sovereign state
country pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
country is pronounced as /ˈkʌntri/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
country definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The researchers travelled across the country to record folk songs. Translation: Исследователи объехали страну, чтобы записать народные песни.
Is country part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, country (страна) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is country part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, country (страна) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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