country Význam & definícia

Význam country v slovenčine

• 0 an area of land that has its own government, army, etc.:

  • What is the largest country in Europe?

  • Sri Lanka is my native country, but I've been living in Belgium for the past five years.

  • The climate is cooler in the east of the country.

  • The whole country celebrated the signing of the peace treaty.

• 1 land that is not in towns, cities, or industrial areas and is either used for farming or left in its natural condition:

  • He lives out in the country somewhere.

  • Would you prefer to live in the country instead of a town?

  • Country life isn't always as peaceful as city-dwellers think.

  • It's often quicker to travel across country and avoid the major roads completely.

• 2 an area of land considered in relation to a particular feature:

  • Stratford-upon-Avon is the capital of Shakespeare country.

  • The empty roads make this area good cycling country.

• 3 →  country and western

• 4 an area of land that forms an independent political unit with its own government; a nation considered esp. as a place:

  • Cuba is my native country, but I now live in Florida.

• 5 land that is not in towns, cities, or industrial areas and is either used for farming or left in its natural condition:

  • I’m spending next weekend in the country with a friend.