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countries

NOUN

political territory; nation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

community land people public region society state

STRONG

citizenry citizens commonwealth constituents electors homeland inhabitants kingdom polity populace realm soil terrain voters

WEAK

grassroots native land patria sovereign state

Antonyms

WEAK

city metropolis urbanity

NOUN

rural area; area away from city

Synonyms

STRONGEST

province

STRONG

backwoods boondocks bush countryside farmland farms forests hinterland outback outdoors sticks wilderness wilds woodlands woods

WEAK

back country boonies cow country green belt middle of nowhere up country wide open space

Antonyms

WEAK

city metropolis urbanity

Example Sentences

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While sugary drink consumption has declined in some countries, intake of "free sugars" remains higher than recommended in many parts of the world and is still increasing in others.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

"China has repeatedly made clear its solemn position. The most urgent task is to do everything to avoid the resumption of conflict, not to use the conflict to... maliciously smear other countries."

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

“I’ve seen a lot more countries ask questions because of our partnership with the FMACCE.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Around 150 passengers and crew from over 20 countries were evacuated from the vessel; three people have died since the outbreak began.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Iceland, the westernmost and one of the smallest countries in Europe, sitting remotely in the North Atlantic just below the Arctic Circle, may have seemed a curious venue for a World Chess Championship.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady