country

A nation with its own government, territory, and distinct borders.

• She has traveled to almost every country in South America.

Rural regions consisting of farmland, open spaces, or forests, as opposed to cities.

• They decided to leave the crowded city and raise their family in the country.

A popular genre of American music originating in rural traditions, typically featuring acoustic and stringed instruments.

• He tuned his radio to the local station playing traditional country and folk hits.