in the country

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.

Register: neutral

Examples

We live in the country during the summer.Chúng tôi sống ở nông thôn trong suốt mùa hè.
Why do you think Tom prefers living in the country?Tại sao bạn nghĩ Tom thích sống ở vùng đồng quê ?

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Sources & notes

Everyday learner phrase (CEFR A1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review.

Common questions

What does “in the country” mean?

Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.

Is “in the country” formal or informal?

in the country is generally neutral.