COUNTRY; A nation or state. The territory of a nation or state; land. 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.