plural noun
Nations with their own governments and borders.
I have visited many countries in Europe.
Different countries have different cultures.
American English
How to pronounce countries
nounA1Very common word
KUHNtreez
/ˈkʰən.tɹiz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of country
Countries is the plural of country when country means a nation.
Nations with their own governments and borders.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
Useful expressions
the country where a person or product comes from
Please write your country of origin on the form.
a type of popular music that began in the southern United States
My father listens to country music every morning.
in a rural area, away from cities and towns
We spend our weekends in the country.