countrysidenoun [ S or U ]
uk/ˈkʌn.tri.saɪd/us/ˈkʌn.tri.saɪd/A2 land not in towns, cities, or industrial areas, that is either used for farming or left in its natural condition:
The countryside around there is beautiful.
The mansion is set in 90 acres of beautiful, unspoiled countryside.
Every summer thousands of people flock to the countryside.
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- The countryside has been denuded by war.
- I dislike walking and I hate the countryside.
- The countryside is dotted with beautiful churches.
- This countryside provides you with some of the most entrancing views.
- The best way to explore the countryside is on foot.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Towns & regions: the countryside
- backcountry
- beauty spot
- bumpkin
- countrified
- country
- countrywoman
- hick
- hillbilly
- hinterland
- land
- out-of-town
- redneck
- rural
- rustic
- stick
- the backwoods
- the boondocks
- upstate
- wild
- yokel
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