Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of country.
"The international summit brought together leaders from many different countries to discuss climate change."
In plain English: Countries are large areas of land that have their own governments and borders.
"The world has many beautiful countries with diverse cultures."
Usage: Use "countries" to refer to two or more distinct sovereign states or nations within a specific group or comparison. Do not use this plural form when referring to a single nation, which remains "country."
Derived from Old French contree via Latin contra, the term originally meant "a region enclosed by boundaries." It evolved to denote distinct political entities or nations within those defined areas.