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countries
/ˈkʌntriz/
[/ˈkʌntriz/]
plural of country
Beginnernoun
Definition
Countries is the plural of country, meaning more than one nation with its own government.
Example
She has visited many countries in Europe.
She has visited many countries in Europe.
Etymology
From country, which ends in a consonant plus 'y', so the 'y' changes to 'ies'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in geography and travel.