country

A country is defined as a nation, the people of the nation or land in a rural area.

(noun)

The definition of country is relating to rural life.

(adjective)

An example of country used as an adjective is the phrase "country food" which means traditional food from farmland areas.

See country in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. countries

an area of land; region: wooded country
the whole land or territory of a nation or state
the people of a nation or state
the land of a person's birth or citizenship
land with farms and small towns; rural region, as distinguished from a city or town
country music

Origin: ME contre < OFr contrée < VL *(regio) contrata, region lying opposite < L contra: see contra-

adjective

See country in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. coun·tries

a. A nation or state.
b. The territory of a nation or state; land.
c. The people of a nation or state; populace: The whole country will profit from the new economic reforms.
The land of a person's birth or citizenship: Foreign travel is restricted in his country.
A region, territory, or large tract of land distinguishable by features of topography, biology, or culture: hill country; Bible country.
An area or expanse outside cities and towns; a rural area: a vacation in the country.
Law A jury.
Informal Country music.