country1 nouncountry2 adjective
countrycoun‧try1 /ˈkʌntri/ ●●● S1 W1 noun (plural countries) 
WORD ORIGINcountry1
Origin:
1200-1300 Old French contrée, from Medieval Latin contrata ‘(land) which lies opposite’, from Latin contra; ➔ CONTRA-EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Brazil is one of the biggest countries in the world.
- Most people in this country are worried about the economy.
- Not many people live in the hill country anymore.
- Riots and demonstrations broke out all over the country after the assassination of Martin Luther King.
- The ceremony was televised in over 30 countries.
- The Midwest is largely farming country.
- The northeast of the country will experience heavy rainfall and high winds.
- In our field, probably the most powerful guy in the country.
- One of the most important issues facing all countries is the threat of global warming.
- Swanepoel, the pilot whom I had met when I first arrived in the country, tipped me off to that one.
- The bill proposes raising the ownership limit from the current 12 stations covering no more than 25 percent of the country.
- They evolved in the bloodstreams of people in hot countries as a defence against malaria and occur mainly in black people.
- Voice over 13,000 children, across the country, have been treated to Kids Out today.
- When he formed his own contracting firm, his partners were some of the best-known politicians and railway men in the country.
- You have corruption in your country.
THESAURUS
an area of land controlled by its own government, president, king etc: · Thailand is a beautiful country.· Which country would you most like to visit?
a country, considered especially in relation to its people and its political and economic structure: · The events shocked the whole nation.· The US is the most powerful nation in the world.· Leaders of the world’s major industrialized nations attended the meeting.
a country considered as a political organization with its own government: · They believe that Scotland should be an independent sovereign state.· Most European states joined the Council of Europe.
a country that is very strong and important: · a meeting of the great powers· Britain is still a world power.
one of the most powerful countries in the world: · During the Cuban Missile Crisis there was a real danger of conflict between the two world superpowers.
literary a country – used in stories: · He told them about his journeys to foreign lands.· a traveller from a far-off land
Longman Language Activatora country a separate independent area of land whose people have their own government, president, king etc: · Brazil is one of the biggest countries in the world.· The northeast of the country will experience heavy rainfall and high winds.· Most people in this country are worried about the economy.all over/all around the country: · Riots and demonstrations broke out all over the country after the assassination of Martin Luther King.
a country considered especially in relation to its people and its social and economic conditions and structures: · Japan has become one of the richest nations in the world.· Representatives from the world's leading industrial nations will meet in Geneva.nation of: · We are a nation of both great wealth and terrible poverty.
a country considered especially as a political unit that has a particular type of political organization: · In 1830, Greece became an independent state.· The state of Israel was created in 1948.a democratic/one-party etc state (=with that type of government): · For more than 70 years, the former Soviet Union was a one-party state.member state (=a country belonging to an international organization): · the member states of the European Union
a strong country that is able to influence other countries politically or economically: · The western powers hardly knew how to react to this threat.· France was the only European power not to sign the treaty.world power (=having influence all over the world): · Germany's strong industrial base has helped maintain its status as a major world power.
a nation that has very great military and political power: · The book traces the emergence of China as a superpower in the 21st century.
country - use this especially in stories and in formal speeches: · His travels in foreign lands provided him with the inspiration for many of his poems and songs.· Our story takes place in a far-off land, long, long ago.
a country that is partly or completely controlled by another a country that has no independent government of its own and is controlled by another, more powerful country: · The United States was once a colony of Great Britain.· In 1980, the former British colony of Rhodesia gained independence as the Republic of Zimbabwe.
land that belongs to a particular country · Colombian guerrillas had reportedly been operating in Venezuelan territory.· Ecevit campaigned in May 1991 to have foreign troops removed from Turkish territory.
: on British/French/US etc soil on land that belongs to Britain, France, the US etc - use this to talk especially about important events: · The treaty will be signed on US soil.· This was the first time that the Pope had set foot on Cuban soil.
all the people who live in a particular country all the people of a country: · It was a fair election, the people have made their decision, and we must all accept it.the American/British/Thai etc people : · UK Prime Minister Tony Blair said the British should stand shoulder to shoulder with the American people.my/our people : · "Millions of our people are still victims of poverty," said Mandela.the people of : · To what extent did the people of Italy support the new government?
all the people of a country, considered together as a group - use this especially to talk about important events that affect everyone in the country: · The President will make a radio broadcast to the nation this evening.· When Churchill died, the whole nation went into mourning.· The president seems to no longer care what the country thinks.· People think our country has lost its sense of purpose and direction.
the total number of people who live in a particular country or the total number of a particular group of people: · In many Western European countries the population is no longer increasing.population of : · The population of Germany is about 80 million.the Jewish/Russian/Asian etc population : · The country's Jewish population was angered by the prime minister's remarks.
someone from a particular country someone from a particular country, especially someone who has rights in that country, such as the right to vote and the right to live there permanently: · Noriko's a Japanese citizen, but her parents are originally from South Korea.· Fahd became a British citizen after living there for several years.citizen of: · Claire is now a citizen of the US.
someone who is a citizen of a particular country - use this about someone who is living in another country: Polish/American etc national: · There are many Russian nationals living in Frankfurt.foreign national : · During the war, foreign nationals were forced to leave the country.
formal someone who was born in a particular country, used especially to talk about the life of a famous person who moved to another country: a native of Spain/France/Scotland etc: · Picasso was a native of Spain, although he spent much of his life in France.
the legal right to live in a particular country · The application form asks you to state your name, age, and nationality.French/German/British etc nationality · Despite being born in Germany, these children do not have an automatic right to German nationality.dual nationality (=nationality of two countries) · Jeanne has dual nationality because her mother is French and her father is English.nationality of · The nationalities of the plane crash victims have not yet been released.
the legal right to live in a country, use this especially when this right is given to someone who comes from another country: · After five years in the US, foreign nationals can apply for full US citizenship.grant somebody citizenship (=officially give someone citizenship): · Krebs was granted French citizenship in 1992.
the country where you were born · Many of the refugees are keen to return to their home countries now that the fighting has stopped.· Jesper Parnevik became the first Swedish golfer to win a European Tour event in his home country.· After spending seven years in Japan, Claude returned to his home country of France.
formal or written the country where you were born: · Connery is a nationalist and fiercely proud of his native land.· Thousands of Irish families left their native land and went to America in search of a better life.
having a great love of your country · At Llewellyn's funeral service, she was remembered as a patriotic American who had served her country well.patriotic duty (=something you must do if you love your country) · Voting is part of your patriotic duty.
someone who is nationalistic is very proud of their own country, but often has no respect for people from other countries because they believe that their own country is much better: · The senator's strong nationalistic views are frightening to many liberals.· As nationalistic feelings grew, life became increasingly difficult for immigrants.
people who want their country or area to be independent · His father was a nationalist during the civil war.· Indian nationalists finally won independence for their country in 1947.
happening in, or relating to a particular country happening in or relating to all of a particular country, not just part of it: · The national news comes on at 18:30.· Winners of the regional competitions compete in the national finals.
happening in or relating to your own country, not other countries: domestic issue: · The President's speech covered a range of foreign and domestic issues.domestic market (=when a company sells goods in the country where it is based): · Volkswagen produce cars both for the domestic market and for export.domestic flight (=within a country): · Security on domestic flights in the US has been stepped up considerably.
: internal affairs/problems/matters things that concern a particular country - use this especially to say that foreign countries should not become involved in them: · Each country has the right to control its own internal affairs.· Western countries have been accused of interfering in Brazil's internal problems.
events that happen at home happen within your own country and do not involve any other countries, used especially when you are comparing what is happening in your country with what is happening in foreign countries: · Sales of electrical goods have increased, both at home and abroad.· Shocked by the events at home, the president cut short his trip to Europe.
belonging to, provided by, or involving a particular country · Alitalia is the national airline of Italy.· a national policy for energy· the National Museum of Film and Photography in Bradford
controlled by or involving the central government, rather than the governments of the separate states that make up a large country: · Medicaid is a large federal health care program for the poor.· Several federal officials have been charged with corruption.· Most people want to see new federal gun laws introduced.
happening in or involving a lot of countries · This is CNN, bringing you all the latest international news.· an international agreement on the disposal of toxic waste · The goal of the program is to increase international understanding and good will.
: multinational company/firm/corporation etc a big company that trades and employs people in several different countries: · The government is attempting to stimulate the economy by attracting multinational corporations.· Multinational companies have often been accused of employing cheap labour in developing countries.
: multilateral agreement/treaty/negotiations etc involving or done by the governments of several different countries: · EU ministers proposed a multilateral agreement on arms control.
the area away from towns and cities · They've gone to the country for the weekend.in the country · Clarisa didn't care for New York, she wanted to live in the country.· We've found a lovely little cottage in the country.· Living in the country, you feel much closer to nature.
use this especially when you are talking about the beauty or good qualities of this kind of area: · Somerset is famous for its rolling hills and beautiful countryside.the countryside: · She went to an expensive girls' school situated deep in the heart of the countryside.countryside of: · The countryside of Tuscany is a wonderful landscape of fields and valleys, with many historic monuments.the French/Sussex/German etc countryside : · The Provençal countryside provided the inspiration for many artists.
in or from the area away from towns or cities · It took us an hour to reach the farm house, driving along winding country roads.· Old country churches are a big tourist attraction.· Brattleboro offers all the pleasures of a small country town.· Umbria is a wonderful region where life is simple and the people are decent country folk.
use this especially to talk about social problems or conditions that exist in the country: · a rural development program · There continues to be a shortage of jobs for young people in many rural areas.· The committee will investigate ways of recruiting doctors and nurses for rural communities.· At that time, much of rural Ireland was desperately poor.
use this especially to talk about things or people in the countryside that are interesting, attractive, or old-fashioned: rustic charm/beauty/simplicity: · American tourists are fascinated by the village's rustic charm.· The rustic beauty of the countryside attracted many prominent citizens to Marin County.rustic scene: · The picture showed a typical rustic scene.
an area of the world or a country an area of land that is part of the world or part of a country: · Police think the crime was committed by someone from outside the area.area of: · There is a shortage of water in many areas of the world.· Hannah grew up in a beautiful area of Ireland.somebody's area (=the area where someone lives): · The cost of electricity has risen in our area.
a large area that is part of a country or of the world: · There have been reports of fighting in the region.region of: · For several years they lived in a remote region of Kenya.· Severe winter weather is expected in the northeast region of the country.
an area that is in some way special or different from the areas around it, for example because it has a particular type of problem: · San Francisco and Tokyo are both located in earthquake zones.· Half of the community lies in a flood zone.war/battle zone: · UN troops are unwilling to enter the battle zone.
an area of land that is of a particular type or that is used for a particular activity, lived in by particular people etc: · The Midwest is largely farming country.· Not many people live in the hill country any more.
formal a small area of a country: · In some localities the price of housing has risen by more than fifty percent in the last decade.· The city council is responsible for providing police protection in each locality.
a poor country a country that is not rich and does not have much industry or business activity: · Bellamy called on the United States to increase aid to developing nations.· Leaders of developing countries from around the world met in Indonesia to devise ways to improve their economies.
a Third World country or nation is poor and does not have much industry. Third World is used especially in a negative sense when talking about the problems that these countries face: the Third World (=these countries in general): · Most of the population in the Third World is concentrated in large cities.Third World country/nation: · Sometimes I think that England is becoming a Third World country.
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nouncoterminous, adjectivecouncil estate, nouncountry, nouncounty, nouncounty town, nouncourse, nouncove, nouncrag, nouncraggy, adjectivecreek, nouncrevasse, nouncrevice, nouncumulus, nouncyclone, noundateline, noundelta, noundesert, noundesert island, noundevelopment, noundistrict, noundivide, noundown, adverbdune, noundust bowl, nouneast, nouneast, adjectiveeast, adverbeastbound, adjectiveeasterly, adjectiveeasterly, nouneastern, adjectiveEasterner, nouneasternmost, adjectiveeastwards, adverbelevation, nouneminence, nounenvirons, nounequatorial, adjectiveerode, verberosion, nounescarpment, nounestuary, nounEurope, nounextraterritorial, adjectiveeyot, nounface, nounfarmland, nounfeeder, nounfiord, nounfirth, nounfjord, nounflood plain, nounfluvial, adjectivefrontier, nounfrontiersman, noungale force, adjectivegap, noungeo-, prefixgeography, noungeophysics, noungeopolitics, noungeyser, nounglacial, adjectiveglaciation, nounglacier, nounglobe, noungoldfield, noungorge, noungrassland, nounGrecian, adjectivegreen belt, noungrid, noungrotto, noungroundwater, noungulch, noungulf, noungully, nounhead, nounheadland, nounheadwaters, nounheartland, nounhemisphere, nounhighland, adjectivehighlands, nounhigh water mark, nounhinterland, nounHome Counties, the, homeland, nounhurricane, noun-i, suffixIberian, adjectiveiceberg, nounice cap, nounice floe, nounice pack, nounice sheet, nouninhabitant, nouninland, adjectiveinland, adverbinlet, nouninner city, nouninshore, adverbinsular, adjectiveintercontinental, adjectiveInternational Date Line, nounisland, nounisle, nounislet, nounisobar, nounIsraeli, adjectiveIsraeli, nounisthmus, nounItalian, adjectiveItalianate, adjectiveItalo-, prefixJapanese, adjectivekey, nounknoll, nounlagoon, nounlake, nounlandlocked, adjectivelandmass, nounlandslide, nounlandslip, nounlat., Latin, adjectiveLatin America, nounLatin American, adjectivelatitude, nounlevee, nounlittoral, nounlong., longitude, nounlongitudinal, adjectivelough, nounlowlands, nounlow-lying, adjectivelow water mark, nounmagnetic north, nounmagnetic pole, nounmarsh, nounmarshland, nounmeander, verbMediterranean, adjectiveMercator projection, nounmeridian, nounmesa, nounMiddle America, nounmidtown, adjectivemonsoon, nounmoorland, nounmorass, nounmountain, nounmountainside, nounmountaintop, nounmouth, nounmudslide, nounmull, nounnarrows, nounnavigation, nounNE, neck, nounnor'-, prefixnorth, nounnorth, adjectivenorth, adverbNorth America, nounnortheast, nounnortheast, adjectivenortheasterly, adjectivenortheastern, adjectivenortheastwards, adverbnortherly, adjectivenorthern, adjectivenortherner, nounnorthernmost, adjectivenorthwards, adverbnorthwest, nounnorthwest, adjectivenorthwesterly, adjectivenorthwestern, adjectivenorthwestwards, adverbnotch, nounNW, NZ, oasis, nounoccidental, nounocean, nounonshore, adjectiveopenness, nounOrdnance Survey map, nounoriental, adjectiveoutcrop, nounoverspill, nounpack ice, nounpaddy, nounpalisade, nounpan-, prefixpanhandle, nounparallel, nounpeak, nounpeninsula, nounPersian, adjectivephysical geography, nounplain, nounplateau, nounpoint, nounpolar, adjectivepole, nounpolitical geography, nounpollutant, nounpop., populate, verbpopulation, nounprairie, nounprecipice, nounprecipitation, nounPrime Meridian, principality, nounprojection, nounpromontory, nounprovince, nounprovincial, adjectivepueblo, nounR, rainfall, nounrain forest, nounrain gauge, nounrainstorm, nounrange, nounravine, nounreef, nounreference, nounregion, nounregional, adjectiverelief map, nounreservoir, nounresettle, verbresidential, adjectiveresource, nounridge, nounrift valley, nounrise, verbriver, nounriver basin, nounriver bed, nounRoman, adjectiverotation, nounrugged, adjectiverun-off, nounrural, adjectivesand, nounsand bar, nounsandstorm, nounsandy, adjectivesavanna, nounScandinavian, nounscar, nounscarp, nounscree, nounscrubland, nounSE, seaboard, nounsea breeze, nounseafront, nounsea level, nounseaport, nounseaward, adjectivesection, nounsemitropical, adjectiveshelf, nounslough, nounsmog, nounsnowfield, nounsource, nounsouth, nounsouth, adjectivesouth, adverbSouth America, adjectivesoutheast, nounsoutheast, adjectivesoutheasterly, adjectivesoutheastern, adjectivesoutheastwards, adverbsoutherly, adjectivesouthern, adjectivesouthernmost, adjectivesouthwards, adverbsouthwest, nounsouthwest, adjectivesouthwesterly, adjectivesouthwestern, adjectivesouthwestwards, adverbspeleology, nounspit, nounspur, nounstrait, nounsubcontinent, nounsubtropical, adjectivesuburb, nounsuburban, adjectivesummit, nounsurvey, nounsurvey, verbSW, swamp, nountableland, nounterrain, nounterritory, nountidal, adjectivetidal wave, nountidewater, nountime zone, nountop, nountopography, nountor, nountornado, nountown, nountown centre, nountowpath, nountrack, nountract, nountrade route, nountrail, nountransatlantic, adjectivetranscontinental, adjectivetributary, nountropic, nountropical, adjectivetundra, nountyphoon, nounUK, the, uncharted, adjectiveup, adverbup-country, adjectiveuplands, nounupper, adjectiveupriver, adverbupstate, adjectiveupstream, adverbuptown, adverburban, adjectiveurbanized, adjectiveurban renewal, nounurban sprawl, nounUS, the, adjectivevalley, nounW, warm front, nounwaste, adjectivewasteland, nounwater, verbwatercourse, nounwaterfall, nounwaterfront, nounwaterhole, nounwatering place, nounwater meadow, nounwatershed, nounwater table, nounwaterway, nounweather vane, nounwest, nounwest, adjectiveWest, nounwestern, adjectiveWesterner, nounwesternmost, adjectivewestward, adverbwilderness, nounwolds, nounzoning, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Meaning 1ADJECTIVES/NOUN + country
a communist country aid to developing countries visitors from a far-off land far-off galaxies Masaari spent six months in prison before fleeing the country. an English country gentleman the host city for the next Olympic Games people who live in hot countries (=where the weather is usually hot) a meeting of the world’s major industrial nations a quiet country lane Some people say she is too old to lead the country (=be in charge of its government). Many missionaries were forced to leave the country. It seems that Tony has left the band for good (=permanently). imports from non-member countries At weekends people want to leave the town for open countryside. They work at opposite ends of the country (=a long distance apart), so only see each other at weekends. the women who served their country in the war Cuban-style black beans and rice a Colonial-style house a wave of nationalism sweeping the country
(=not your own country)· Have you ever worked in a foreign country?
(=not your own country)· She was in a strange country, with no friends and no family.
· The president will be visiting four European countries.
· the former socialist countries of Eastern Europe
(=where you were born or live permanently)· After five years in America, she returned to her home country, Japan.
(=poor and trying to increase its industry and trade)· Many developing countries receive some foreign aid.
(=rich and where most people have a comfortable life)· Developed countries are responsible for most emissions of carbon dioxide.
(=poor and developing more slowly than others)· The disease still exists, mainly in underdeveloped countries.
· America and other industrialized countries
· technologically advanced countries such as Japan
· England became a Christian country in the seventh century.
(=that you have chosen to live in permanently)· I felt proud of my adopted country, America.
(=important, with many past achievements)· the great countries of Europe
(=not controlled by another country)· Malaysia has been an independent country since 1963.
(=controlled by an army from another country)· For many years, Egypt was an occupied country.
(=where people’s actions are not too restricted)· You can go where you like – it’s a free country.
(=belonging to a particular international organization)· the member countries of the European Community
(=where an event is held)· Which is the host country for the next Olympic Games?
verbs (=officially control a country)· The government has the job of running the country.
(=have complete control of a country)· For a long time the country was ruled by military dictators.
· The journalists were given 24 hours to leave the country.
(=leave it very quickly to avoid trouble)· At the outbreak of the war, many people fled the country.
(=work for your country in an official way)· Remember those who are serving our country as soldiers, sailors, and airmen.
· She became the first woman to lead the country.
· It’s a great honour to be chosen to represent your country in a sport.
(=be disloyal, especially by giving secrets to other countries)· He betrayed his country for the sake of communism.
phrases (=where you were born or live permanently, or where something was produced)· Please give your name, age, and country of origin.
Meaning 3ADJECTIVES/NOUN + country (=away from towns, and with few buildings, walls, trees etc)· We left the city and headed towards the open country in the north.
(=not used or farmed by people)· I love the wild country of the Scottish Highlands.
(=difficult to travel over)· a vehicle especially designed for rough country
· To the east is an area of rich farming country.
· a vast stretch of mountain country
· He grew up in Texas hill country.
(=with a lot of trees)· They escaped through hilly, wooded country.
· Not much grows in this desert country.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES· the salty smell of the sea air
· I wanted to find out my father’s place of birth.
· an attractive country church surrounded by trees
(=a sports and social club, usually in the countryside)· Ted was a member of an exclusive country club.
(=used to say that the world etc is in a bad situation)
a communist country (=in the countryside)· A lot of people dream of living in a country cottage.
(=done in the countryside)· The museum contains exhibits of old rural crafts.
· Large parts of Oman are desert country.
aid to developing countries· Poverty exists even in rich countries.
visitors from a far-off land far-off galaxies Masaari spent six months in prison before fleeing the country. an English country gentleman (=a rural area where there are a lot of hills)· the rough hill country on the Welsh border
the host city for the next Olympic Games people who live in hot countries (=where the weather is usually hot) a meeting of the world’s major industrial nations a quiet country lane Some people say she is too old to lead the country (=be in charge of its government). Many missionaries were forced to leave the country. It seems that Tony has left the band for good (=permanently). (=a country that belongs to an international organization)· the member states of the European Union
imports from non-member countries At weekends people want to leave the town for open countryside. They work at opposite ends of the country (=a long distance apart), so only see each other at weekends. (=the country or place where something is made or produced)· The rugs are somewhat cheaper in their country of origin.
· He sometimes went to visit friends in other parts of the country.
· He was driving along a quiet country road when a tyre suddenly burst.
the women who served their country in the war Cuban-style black beans and rice a Colonial-style house a wave of nationalism sweeping the country· They travelled the world together.
(=all the people in a school, country etc) The whole town came out for the parade.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE The whole town came out for the parade.· It also looks at the problems of mounting an anti- dumping action against a Communist country.· Take any Communist country and it will be better educated than its neighbors.· Persons leaving a Communist country were normally presumed to be fleeing persecution.· In Communist countries, firms can only deal with state trading organisations and the only customer is the government.
· Other developed countries as a group showed growths of 8 percent in exports by volume and of 9 percent in imports.· Threshing machines spread where grain was harvested in developed countries.· Millions of jobs are likely to be lost in the developed countries while Third World nations slump deeper into poverty.· In the developed western countries private resources and the capital market were quite adequate.· Life expectation at birth is about 45 years in developing countries and more than 70 years in developed countries.· There are considerable differences between the problems of so-called developed and developing countries.· In other words, there have been more military coups in underdeveloped than in developed countries.· Not surprisingly, these developments have been most widely exploited among the developed countries where the barriers to integration have been least.
· They would be the envy of most developing countries.· Meanwhile, what does a developing country look like?· It report points out that, in many developing countries, women are primarily responsible for subsistence farming.· New committees were established on commodities, poverty alleviation, service sectors and economic co-operation among developing countries.· It has also been suggested that testing for HIV-1 antibodies in these specimens is cost-effective and suitable for screening in developing countries.· If developing countries tap existing sources for money to improve communications, then there may be less cash for other projects.· The application of geochemical mapping to environmental studies in developing countries is being investigated.· There is a large literature on technology transfer, though not much of it is from the perspective of the developing countries.
· Activities i. Establish mechanisms for timely and systematic information exchange between public health agencies of different countries about emerging infectious diseases.· A number of examples of positive action in different countries are noted.· Details and procedures change, of course, with alterations in the law, and different countries have different systems.· Was there ever any evidence that juvenile crime rates were significantly different in these countries?· Other keyboard types need different country key mappings and some don't even have a pounds sign!· Today the company boasts 150 titles in 49 different countries, each dealing with a slightly different aspect of the computer trade.· To refine the final video an early version of the cartoon was screened for children from five different countries.
· For example, one may owe the duty to the just government of foreign countries.· They agreed they were quite lucky to escape the fire and set off for a foreign country.· The war, which broke out in August 1998, involves a number of foreign countries and several rebel groups.· That undertaking seemed to be developing into a commitment to conduct a private murder investigation in a foreign country.· Results: Fifty-six percent of Internet requests came from 46 states, and 44 % from 8 foreign countries.· We have no reason to give it to some foreign country.
· Also, we should not forget that the period 1945-73 was a special catching up period for most industrial countries.· The consequence is to be seen in a rise of mass discontent in the main industrial countries.· Many of the major industrial countries have seen unemployment increase - Interruption Mr. Speaker Order.· Citizens in both industrial countries and developing countries watch greater amounts of television each year.· Recent legislation in most industrial countries has helped to turn this into reality.· Workers reaped benefits far beyond those in nearly every other industrial country.· By comparison, the woodland areas of industrial countries appear to be growing slightly in size.
· In many other countries the initiating steps will be taken by an officer attached to the court.· The tendency to achieve planned targets by whatever means is well known in other Eastern block countries.· These larger companies often own plants in different regions of Britain, as well as in other countries.· The lessons learnt should be of great value to the analysis of other countries in the process of transition.· Despite all this, very little attention has been given to the issue in Great Britain as compared with other countries.· Remarkably similar results have been obtained by studies in the United Kingdom and other countries.· Wealthy people can usually take their money elsewhere, for the benefit of other countries.· That has to be encouraged if our game is to produce the skills which are found in other countries.
· It is a proposal which would still leave small countries, and especially poor countries, with a requirement to export wastes.· When it comes to investment, there are today no rich or poor countries.· Many poor countries neglect their national parks.· Today most of the women in poor countries work the land.· They committed themselves to giving 0.7 % of their national wealth to poor countries.· We are fighting this battle community by community in the poorest countries in the world...· Objective: Funding of rural development programmes, mainly for the poorest Third-World countries.· The geographical distribution of internet hosts further illustrates the wide differences in connectivity between rich and poor countries.
· The rich in hot countries made for the mountains.· To just be rich in this country is no longer any novelty.· As we become richer as a country we shall be able to do all these things.· When it comes to investment, there are today no rich or poor countries.· Thus, it leaves room for poor countries with well-distributed resources and rich countries with concentrated resource distributions.· High wages no longer come automatically for the unskilled who live in rich countries.· Investment is often portrayed as a cure-all for the economic ills of rich countries.· I felt angry that this kind of suffering could go on right here in the richest country in the world.
· Yet, despite the mushrooming of coffee bars in the high streets of western countries, supply still exceeds demand.· The Arab states allocate a higher percentage of their gross domestic product to military expenditures than do the Western countries.· Today, however, especially among the younger generation, we see a very different set of attitudes in western countries.· In western countries, in modern times, economic growth and expanding public activity have, with rare exceptions, gone together.· The community health movement in western countries presents a similar challenge to the medical dominance we have described.· The 1980s witnessed a significant shifting of the boundary between the public and the private sectors in many Western countries.· In the developed western countries private resources and the capital market were quite adequate.· Instead, Britain and other Western countries took the easy path of leaving it to Washington.
· They are recent arrivals, for the whole country was covered by ice until a few thousand years ago.· The whole country wanted more dams.· Half a century ago, the whole country was alive with rumours of invasion.· Advertising has become an $ 88-billion industry-more than the whole country spends on higher education annually.· The work was to be completed over the whole country in fifteen years.· The Monterey Coast Guard is the worst in the whole country.· Recently when a gang stole some large buddha images from the temple complex at Pagan, the whole country was outraged.· Residents and environmentalists are concerned that Plymouth is becoming a nuclear dumping ground for the whole country.
NOUN· However it was reported that member countries considered oil and energy problems less urgent than in the past.· They have no qualms about forcing member countries to spend money on water they might think could be better spent elsewhere.
· Any blend of black and country music would have powerful precedents.· Given the monochromatic melodrama of modern country music, versatility may not be the correct answer.· I switch from Limbaugh to a country music station.· If Dallas wins, country music will take over.· That was the great thing about country music, it did not mince words.· On the radio, country music.· The real point is, country music is back - like it or not.· No wonder country music sounds the way it does.
VERB· One gentleman has fled the country of his own volition, using yet another identity.· Major Rabwoni fled the country a few days later.· He was overthrown in a coup in 1991 and forced to flee the country, but that only fed his popularity.· Many of the 21 had reportedly fled the country.· With that, more than 1. 5 million Hutus fled to neighboring countries.· In order to escape payment Beamish fled the country and he only returned to Britain at irregular intervals from then on.· Prosecutors suspected from the outset that Stoner had fled the country.
· Four months later she left the country and travelled constantly, following her lover wherever he wanted to go.· Is there no sense of outrage left in this country?· It was to tell the head of state to whom he was accredited that he ought to leave the country.· This is one of the few cities left in the country where a penny still buys time on a meter.· Short of them suddenly having to leave the country, there really isn't any excuse.· Persons leaving a Communist country were normally presumed to be fleeing persecution.· They were left unmolested in inhospitable country.· Many writers and intellectuals, particularly in recent days, have left the country altogether.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► skip town/skip the country
1[countable] an area of land that is controlled by its own government, president, king etc: - Clarisa didn't care for New York, she wanted to live in the country.
- I've always wanted to live in the country.
- Living in the country, you feel much closer to nature.
- The President has the support of over 50 percent of the country.
- They've gone to the country for the weekend.
- We've found a lovely little cottage in the country.
- And yet Callaghan very nearly did go to the country late in 1978.
- Attlee went to the country over the issue and lost the general election of October 1951.
- I've had my orders. l m going to the country for a while, to merry Mytchett Place.
- Individuals possess conveyances to go to the country.
- So, anyway, I went to the country.
- So, it should strike while the iron is hot and go to the country as soon as possible.
- For a local boy to come home, this is truly as good as it gets.
- Gary Boyce is a local boy who made it big.
- It was then that she noticed a tall blond man busy coaching some young local boys in football.
- Joseph must have been a country boy.
- Julie was a rich kid who loved to associate with the tougher, more daring local boys.
- Once a happy, handsome country boy, Inman has become hardened, cynical, burned out.
- They went wild with jubilation as they paid homage to the local boy who made President.
- Its country folk are very much at one with the land.
- Louisa's parents were country folk and believed very much in herbal remedies.
- Sadly, country folk have caught on.
- The big occasion for country folk was the A&P Show.
- The customers were mostly farming folk, a hardworking and hard-drinking set of locals who, in general, were convivial and congenial.
- The difference is essentially one of the spirit and it manifests itself in the habits and attitudes of country folk.
- Umbria is a wonderful region where life is simple and the people are unpretentious country folk.
- "You can't say things like that!" "I can say whatever I want - it's a free country."
- But the Jaipur is hoping that eventually passengers will be eating their food the length and breadth of the country.
- They dogged him the length and breadth of the country, wherever the small troupe of players appeared.
- A change of citizenship did not of course imply a divorce from the old country.
- I remember hearing stories in my childhood about how women like that were stoned to death in the old country.
- If Kevin wanted a root in the old country, then this, she decided, must be it.
- In the Old Country people developed a special taste for TSHUHlnt, since it was different from ordinary cooked meals.
- It is one of the oldest country houses in Northamptonshire.
- Real yearning for the old country.
- So what if Uncle Cedric escaped from the Old Country one step ahead of the law?
- They were very religious people that come over here from the old country.
- Although he is the son of a Cork cattle dealer, he spent his first few years after school travelling the world.
- By the time she returned from travelling the world, she was in her mid-twenties.
- For the next ten years he travelled the world, visiting and working in mines and quarries in every continent.
- He travels the country conducting workshops and has published eight pieces of Classical music for students.
- I used to travel the world for a medium-sized Midwestern bank with five billion dollars in assets.
- She still travels the world, tirelessly delivering papers at scientific gatherings and converting anyone she comes across on the way.
- We travel the world with our gym bags and prayer rugs, unrolling them in the transit lounges.
- However, he is not so undiplomatic as to resist the horrendous hospitality of overindulgent underdeveloped countries.
- I presume you wish to help underdeveloped countries but I fear you could do them considerable harm.
- The high rates of unemployment so characteristic of underdeveloped countries make women especially vulnerable.
- The West creates its power through military research, which forces underdeveloped countries to become passive consumers.
- They are sometimes, especially in underdeveloped countries, illiterate.
- This pole excludes underdeveloped countries from any participation.
the Scandinavian countries developing countries travelling to a foreign country → mother country2the country a)land that is outside towns and cities, including land used for farming SYN the countrysidein the country I’ve always wanted to live in the country. b)all the people who live in a particular country: The president has the support of the country.3[uncountable] an area of land that is suitable for a particular activity, has particular features, or is connected with a particular person or people: The Peak District is good walking country. mountainous country the rugged moors of Brontë country4[uncountable] country and western music: I’m a big fan of country.5go to the country British English if a prime minister goes to the country, they ask for a general election to be heldCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1ADJECTIVES/NOUN + countrya foreign country (=not your own country)· Have you ever worked in a foreign country?a strange country (=not your own country)· She was in a strange country, with no friends and no family.a European/African/Asian etc country· The president will be visiting four European countries.a democratic/capitalist/communist etc country· the former socialist countries of Eastern Europeyour home/native country (=where you were born or live permanently)· After five years in America, she returned to her home country, Japan.a developing/Third World country (=poor and trying to increase its industry and trade)· Many developing countries receive some foreign aid.a developed country (=rich and where most people have a comfortable life)· Developed countries are responsible for most emissions of carbon dioxide.an underdeveloped country (=poor and developing more slowly than others)· The disease still exists, mainly in underdeveloped countries.an industrialized country· America and other industrialized countriesan advanced country· technologically advanced countries such as Japana Christian/Muslim/Catholic etc country· England became a Christian country in the seventh century.your adopted country (=that you have chosen to live in permanently)· I felt proud of my adopted country, America.a great country (=important, with many past achievements)· the great countries of European independent country (=not controlled by another country)· Malaysia has been an independent country since 1963.an occupied country (=controlled by an army from another country)· For many years, Egypt was an occupied country.a free country (=where people’s actions are not too restricted)· You can go where you like – it’s a free country.a member country (=belonging to a particular international organization)· the member countries of the European Communitythe host country (=where an event is held)· Which is the host country for the next Olympic Games?verbsrun/govern the country (=officially control a country)· The government has the job of running the country.rule a country (=have complete control of a country)· For a long time the country was ruled by military dictators.leave the country· The journalists were given 24 hours to leave the country.flee the country (=leave it very quickly to avoid trouble)· At the outbreak of the war, many people fled the country.serve your country (=work for your country in an official way)· Remember those who are serving our country as soldiers, sailors, and airmen.lead the country· She became the first woman to lead the country.represent your country· It’s a great honour to be chosen to represent your country in a sport.betray your country (=be disloyal, especially by giving secrets to other countries)· He betrayed his country for the sake of communism.phrasessomebody’s/something’s country of origin (=where you were born or live permanently, or where something was produced)· Please give your name, age, and country of origin.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 3ADJECTIVES/NOUN + countryopen country (=away from towns, and with few buildings, walls, trees etc)· We left the city and headed towards the open country in the north.wild country (=not used or farmed by people)· I love the wild country of the Scottish Highlands.rough country (=difficult to travel over)· a vehicle especially designed for rough countrywalking/riding/farming etc country· To the east is an area of rich farming country.mountain/mountainous country· a vast stretch of mountain countryhill/hilly country· He grew up in Texas hill country.wooded country (=with a lot of trees)· They escaped through hilly, wooded country.desert country· Not much grows in this desert country.THESAURUScountry an area of land controlled by its own government, president, king etc: · Thailand is a beautiful country.· Which country would you most like to visit?nation a country, considered especially in relation to its people and its political and economic structure: · The events shocked the whole nation.· The US is the most powerful nation in the world.· Leaders of the world’s major industrialized nations attended the meeting.state a country considered as a political organization with its own government: · They believe that Scotland should be an independent sovereign state.· Most European states joined the Council of Europe.power a country that is very strong and important: · a meeting of the great powers· Britain is still a world power.superpower one of the most powerful countries in the world: · During the Cuban Missile Crisis there was a real danger of conflict between the two world superpowers.land literary a country – used in stories: · He told them about his journeys to foreign lands.· a traveller from a far-off landcountry1 nouncountry2 adjective
countrycountry2 adjective [only before noun] EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- country music singer Dwight Yoakam
- Brattleboro offers all the pleasures of a small country town.
- It took us an hour to reach the farm house, driving along winding country roads.
- Old country churches are a big tourist attraction.
- twisting country roads
- Umbria is a wonderful region where life is simple and the people are decent country folk.
- Country leg, country foot, country stink.
Longman Language Activatora country
a separate independent area of land whose people have their own government, president, king etc: · Brazil is one of the biggest countries in the world.· The northeast of the country will experience heavy rainfall and high winds.· Most people in this country are worried about the economy.all over/all around the country: · Riots and demonstrations broke out all over the country after the assassination of Martin Luther King.
a country considered especially in relation to its people and its social and economic conditions and structures: · Japan has become one of the richest nations in the world.· Representatives from the world's leading industrial nations will meet in Geneva.nation of: · We are a nation of both great wealth and terrible poverty.
a country considered especially as a political unit that has a particular type of political organization: · In 1830, Greece became an independent state.· The state of Israel was created in 1948.a democratic/one-party etc state (=with that type of government): · For more than 70 years, the former Soviet Union was a one-party state.member state (=a country belonging to an international organization): · the member states of the European Union
a strong country that is able to influence other countries politically or economically: · The western powers hardly knew how to react to this threat.· France was the only European power not to sign the treaty.world power (=having influence all over the world): · Germany's strong industrial base has helped maintain its status as a major world power.
a nation that has very great military and political power: · The book traces the emergence of China as a superpower in the 21st century.
country - use this especially in stories and in formal speeches: · His travels in foreign lands provided him with the inspiration for many of his poems and songs.· Our story takes place in a far-off land, long, long ago.
a country that is partly or completely controlled by another a country that has no independent government of its own and is controlled by another, more powerful country: · The United States was once a colony of Great Britain.· In 1980, the former British colony of Rhodesia gained independence as the Republic of Zimbabwe.
land that belongs to a particular country · Colombian guerrillas had reportedly been operating in Venezuelan territory.· Ecevit campaigned in May 1991 to have foreign troops removed from Turkish territory.
: on British/French/US etc soil on land that belongs to Britain, France, the US etc - use this to talk especially about important events: · The treaty will be signed on US soil.· This was the first time that the Pope had set foot on Cuban soil.
all the people who live in a particular country all the people of a country: · It was a fair election, the people have made their decision, and we must all accept it.the American/British/Thai etc people : · UK Prime Minister Tony Blair said the British should stand shoulder to shoulder with the American people.my/our people : · "Millions of our people are still victims of poverty," said Mandela.the people of : · To what extent did the people of Italy support the new government?
all the people of a country, considered together as a group - use this especially to talk about important events that affect everyone in the country: · The President will make a radio broadcast to the nation this evening.· When Churchill died, the whole nation went into mourning.· The president seems to no longer care what the country thinks.· People think our country has lost its sense of purpose and direction.
the total number of people who live in a particular country or the total number of a particular group of people: · In many Western European countries the population is no longer increasing.population of : · The population of Germany is about 80 million.the Jewish/Russian/Asian etc population : · The country's Jewish population was angered by the prime minister's remarks.
someone from a particular country someone from a particular country, especially someone who has rights in that country, such as the right to vote and the right to live there permanently: · Noriko's a Japanese citizen, but her parents are originally from South Korea.· Fahd became a British citizen after living there for several years.citizen of: · Claire is now a citizen of the US.
someone who is a citizen of a particular country - use this about someone who is living in another country: Polish/American etc national: · There are many Russian nationals living in Frankfurt.foreign national : · During the war, foreign nationals were forced to leave the country.
formal someone who was born in a particular country, used especially to talk about the life of a famous person who moved to another country: a native of Spain/France/Scotland etc: · Picasso was a native of Spain, although he spent much of his life in France.
the legal right to live in a particular country · The application form asks you to state your name, age, and nationality.French/German/British etc nationality · Despite being born in Germany, these children do not have an automatic right to German nationality.dual nationality (=nationality of two countries) · Jeanne has dual nationality because her mother is French and her father is English.nationality of · The nationalities of the plane crash victims have not yet been released.
the legal right to live in a country, use this especially when this right is given to someone who comes from another country: · After five years in the US, foreign nationals can apply for full US citizenship.grant somebody citizenship (=officially give someone citizenship): · Krebs was granted French citizenship in 1992.
the country where you were born · Many of the refugees are keen to return to their home countries now that the fighting has stopped.· Jesper Parnevik became the first Swedish golfer to win a European Tour event in his home country.· After spending seven years in Japan, Claude returned to his home country of France.
formal or written the country where you were born: · Connery is a nationalist and fiercely proud of his native land.· Thousands of Irish families left their native land and went to America in search of a better life.
having a great love of your country · At Llewellyn's funeral service, she was remembered as a patriotic American who had served her country well.patriotic duty (=something you must do if you love your country) · Voting is part of your patriotic duty.
someone who is nationalistic is very proud of their own country, but often has no respect for people from other countries because they believe that their own country is much better: · The senator's strong nationalistic views are frightening to many liberals.· As nationalistic feelings grew, life became increasingly difficult for immigrants.
people who want their country or area to be independent · His father was a nationalist during the civil war.· Indian nationalists finally won independence for their country in 1947.
happening in, or relating to a particular country happening in or relating to all of a particular country, not just part of it: · The national news comes on at 18:30.· Winners of the regional competitions compete in the national finals.
happening in or relating to your own country, not other countries: domestic issue: · The President's speech covered a range of foreign and domestic issues.domestic market (=when a company sells goods in the country where it is based): · Volkswagen produce cars both for the domestic market and for export.domestic flight (=within a country): · Security on domestic flights in the US has been stepped up considerably.
: internal affairs/problems/matters things that concern a particular country - use this especially to say that foreign countries should not become involved in them: · Each country has the right to control its own internal affairs.· Western countries have been accused of interfering in Brazil's internal problems.
events that happen at home happen within your own country and do not involve any other countries, used especially when you are comparing what is happening in your country with what is happening in foreign countries: · Sales of electrical goods have increased, both at home and abroad.· Shocked by the events at home, the president cut short his trip to Europe.
belonging to, provided by, or involving a particular country · Alitalia is the national airline of Italy.· a national policy for energy· the National Museum of Film and Photography in Bradford
controlled by or involving the central government, rather than the governments of the separate states that make up a large country: · Medicaid is a large federal health care program for the poor.· Several federal officials have been charged with corruption.· Most people want to see new federal gun laws introduced.
happening in or involving a lot of countries · This is CNN, bringing you all the latest international news.· an international agreement on the disposal of toxic waste · The goal of the program is to increase international understanding and good will.
: multinational company/firm/corporation etc a big company that trades and employs people in several different countries: · The government is attempting to stimulate the economy by attracting multinational corporations.· Multinational companies have often been accused of employing cheap labour in developing countries.
: multilateral agreement/treaty/negotiations etc involving or done by the governments of several different countries: · EU ministers proposed a multilateral agreement on arms control.
the area away from towns and cities · They've gone to the country for the weekend.in the country · Clarisa didn't care for New York, she wanted to live in the country.· We've found a lovely little cottage in the country.· Living in the country, you feel much closer to nature.
use this especially when you are talking about the beauty or good qualities of this kind of area: · Somerset is famous for its rolling hills and beautiful countryside.the countryside: · She went to an expensive girls' school situated deep in the heart of the countryside.countryside of: · The countryside of Tuscany is a wonderful landscape of fields and valleys, with many historic monuments.the French/Sussex/German etc countryside : · The Provençal countryside provided the inspiration for many artists.
in or from the area away from towns or cities · It took us an hour to reach the farm house, driving along winding country roads.· Old country churches are a big tourist attraction.· Brattleboro offers all the pleasures of a small country town.· Umbria is a wonderful region where life is simple and the people are decent country folk.
use this especially to talk about social problems or conditions that exist in the country: · a rural development program · There continues to be a shortage of jobs for young people in many rural areas.· The committee will investigate ways of recruiting doctors and nurses for rural communities.· At that time, much of rural Ireland was desperately poor.
use this especially to talk about things or people in the countryside that are interesting, attractive, or old-fashioned: rustic charm/beauty/simplicity: · American tourists are fascinated by the village's rustic charm.· The rustic beauty of the countryside attracted many prominent citizens to Marin County.rustic scene: · The picture showed a typical rustic scene.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a communist country aid to developing countries visitors from a far-off land far-off galaxies Masaari spent six months in prison before fleeing the country. an English country gentleman the host city for the next Olympic Games people who live in hot countries (=where the weather is usually hot) a meeting of the world’s major industrial nations a quiet country lane Some people say she is too old to lead the country (=be in charge of its government). Many missionaries were forced to leave the country. It seems that Tony has left the band for good (=permanently). imports from non-member countries At weekends people want to leave the town for open countryside. They work at opposite ends of the country (=a long distance apart), so only see each other at weekends. the women who served their country in the war Cuban-style black beans and rice a Colonial-style house a wave of nationalism sweeping the country
· the salty smell of the sea air
· I wanted to find out my father’s place of birth.
· an attractive country church surrounded by trees
(=a sports and social club, usually in the countryside)· Ted was a member of an exclusive country club.
(=used to say that the world etc is in a bad situation)
a communist country (=in the countryside)· A lot of people dream of living in a country cottage.
(=done in the countryside)· The museum contains exhibits of old rural crafts.
· Large parts of Oman are desert country.
aid to developing countries· Poverty exists even in rich countries.
visitors from a far-off land far-off galaxies Masaari spent six months in prison before fleeing the country. an English country gentleman (=a rural area where there are a lot of hills)· the rough hill country on the Welsh border
the host city for the next Olympic Games people who live in hot countries (=where the weather is usually hot) a meeting of the world’s major industrial nations a quiet country lane Some people say she is too old to lead the country (=be in charge of its government). Many missionaries were forced to leave the country. It seems that Tony has left the band for good (=permanently). (=a country that belongs to an international organization)· the member states of the European Union
imports from non-member countries At weekends people want to leave the town for open countryside. They work at opposite ends of the country (=a long distance apart), so only see each other at weekends. (=the country or place where something is made or produced)· The rugs are somewhat cheaper in their country of origin.
· He sometimes went to visit friends in other parts of the country.
· He was driving along a quiet country road when a tyre suddenly burst.
the women who served their country in the war Cuban-style black beans and rice a Colonial-style house a wave of nationalism sweeping the country· They travelled the world together.
(=all the people in a school, country etc) The whole town came out for the parade.
The whole town came out for the parade.PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► skip town/skip the country
1belonging to or connected with the countryside SYN rural OPP urban: - For a local boy to come home, this is truly as good as it gets.
- Gary Boyce is a local boy who made it big.
- It was then that she noticed a tall blond man busy coaching some young local boys in football.
- Joseph must have been a country boy.
- Julie was a rich kid who loved to associate with the tougher, more daring local boys.
- Once a happy, handsome country boy, Inman has become hardened, cynical, burned out.
- They went wild with jubilation as they paid homage to the local boy who made President.
- Its country folk are very much at one with the land.
- Louisa's parents were country folk and believed very much in herbal remedies.
- Sadly, country folk have caught on.
- The big occasion for country folk was the A&P Show.
- The customers were mostly farming folk, a hardworking and hard-drinking set of locals who, in general, were convivial and congenial.
- The difference is essentially one of the spirit and it manifests itself in the habits and attitudes of country folk.
- Umbria is a wonderful region where life is simple and the people are unpretentious country folk.
- "You can't say things like that!" "I can say whatever I want - it's a free country."
- But the Jaipur is hoping that eventually passengers will be eating their food the length and breadth of the country.
- They dogged him the length and breadth of the country, wherever the small troupe of players appeared.
- A change of citizenship did not of course imply a divorce from the old country.
- I remember hearing stories in my childhood about how women like that were stoned to death in the old country.
- If Kevin wanted a root in the old country, then this, she decided, must be it.
- In the Old Country people developed a special taste for TSHUHlnt, since it was different from ordinary cooked meals.
- It is one of the oldest country houses in Northamptonshire.
- Real yearning for the old country.
- So what if Uncle Cedric escaped from the Old Country one step ahead of the law?
- They were very religious people that come over here from the old country.
- Although he is the son of a Cork cattle dealer, he spent his first few years after school travelling the world.
- By the time she returned from travelling the world, she was in her mid-twenties.
- For the next ten years he travelled the world, visiting and working in mines and quarries in every continent.
- He travels the country conducting workshops and has published eight pieces of Classical music for students.
- I used to travel the world for a medium-sized Midwestern bank with five billion dollars in assets.
- She still travels the world, tirelessly delivering papers at scientific gatherings and converting anyone she comes across on the way.
- We travel the world with our gym bags and prayer rugs, unrolling them in the transit lounges.
- However, he is not so undiplomatic as to resist the horrendous hospitality of overindulgent underdeveloped countries.
- I presume you wish to help underdeveloped countries but I fear you could do them considerable harm.
- The high rates of unemployment so characteristic of underdeveloped countries make women especially vulnerable.
- The West creates its power through military research, which forces underdeveloped countries to become passive consumers.
- They are sometimes, especially in underdeveloped countries, illiterate.
- This pole excludes underdeveloped countries from any participation.
They much preferred country life to life in the city.2relating to country and western music: a country singer