Word Meanings - MOTHERLAND - Book Publishers vocabulary database

The country of one's ancestors; -- same as fatherland.

COUNTRY-DANCE
See MACUALAY
COUNTRY SEAT
A dwelling in the country, used as a place of retirement from the city.
FATHERLAND
One's native land; the native land of one's fathers or ancestors.
COUNTRY CLUB
A club usually located in the suburbs or vicinity of a city or town and devoted mainly to outdoor sports.
COUNTRYSIDE
A particular rural district; a country neighborhood. W. Black. Blackmore.
COUNTRY BANK
A national bank not in a reserve city.
COUNTRYMAN
1. An inhabitant or native of a region. Shak. 2. One born in the same country with another; a compatriot; -- used with a possessive pronoun. In perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen. 2 Cor. xi. 26. 3. One who
COUNTRYWOMAN
A woman born, or dwelling, in the country, as opposed to the city; a woman born or dwelling in the same country with another native or inhabitant. Shak.
COUNTRY-BASE
See BASE
COUNTRY COUSIN
A relative from the country visiting the city and unfamiliar with city manners and sights.
COUNTRY
The rock through which a vein runs. Conclusion to the country. See under Conclusion. -- To put, or throw, one's self upon the country, to appeal to one's constituents; to stand trial before a jury. (more info) contrata, fr. L. contra over against,
UPCOUNTRY
In an upcountry direction; as, to live upcountry.