Country (noun)

1. An area of land that is controlled by a particular government.
2. The people who live in a particular country.
3. The rural or land areas as opposed to the towns and cities.
4. The nation as a political entity.
5. A particular nation or state.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french contree, from latin contrata "lie opposite", feminine past participle of contrarius "opposite", from contra "against".

Examples:

1. I am from this country.
2. She loves her country.
3. He is proud of his country.
4. They are visiting the country.
5. We are citizens of this country.