| 单词 | country |
| 释义 | country (once / 12 pages) n A country is a nation, a body of land with one government. Also, rural areas outside cities and towns are called the country. There are many countries in the world: places that have a central government and a common identity. America was once just a bunch of colonies of England. It wasn't until they fought for independence from England that America became a country. Also, "the country" is any place that's away from cities and rural: the country has farms and open spaces. Country life is quieter than city life — except for the early morning roosters. WORD FAMILYcountry: countries USAGE EXAMPLESBut it became increasingly clear to Chinese officials that smugglers were bringing ivory into the country illegally and marketing it as a legal product. New York Times(Jan 02, 2017) UN resolutions call for an end to the country's nuclear and missile tests. BBC(Jan 02, 2017) At least two new laws demonstrate the country’s gradual move toward more sustainable products. New York Times(Jan 02, 2017) 1n the territory occupied by a nation he visited several European countries Syn|Exp|Hypo|Hyper land, state Antigua and Barbuda a country in the northern Leeward Islands Republic of Cape Verdean island country in the Atlantic off the coast of Senegal Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lankaa republic on the island of Ceylon; became independent of the United Kingdom in 1948 Federal Islamic Republic of the Comorosa country on the Comoro Islands Republic of Cubaa communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba Republic of Haitia republic in the West Indies on the western part of the island of Hispaniola; achieved independence from France in 1804; the poorest and most illiterate nation in the western hemisphere Dominican Republica republic in the West Indies; located on the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola Jamaicaa country on the island of Jamaica; became independent of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is tourism Barbadosa parliamentary democracy on the island of Barbados; former British colony; a popular resort area Republic of Trinidad and Tobagoan island republic in the West Indies off the northeastern coast of Venezuela; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1962 Republic of Cyprusa country on the island of Cyprus; 80% of the people are of Greek origin and 20% or Turkish origin Commonwealth of Dominicaa country on the island of Dominica East Timora former Portuguese colony that was annexed by Indonesia in 1976; voted for independence from Indonesia in 1999 and in May 2002 became an independent nation Republic of Fijian independent state within the British Commonwealth located on the Fiji Islands State of IsraelJewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine Etruriaan ancient country in central Italy; assimilated by the Romans by about 200 BC Commonwealth of Australiaa nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony Federated States of Micronesiaa country scattered over Micronesia with a constitutional government in free association with the United States; achieved independence in 1986 Republic of the Marshall Islandsa republic (under United States protection) on the Marshall Islands Tuvalua small island republic on the Tuvalu islands; formerly part of the British colony of Gilbert and Ellice Islands until it withdrew in 1975 and became independent of the United Kingdom in 1978 Republic of Kiribatian island republic in the west central Pacific just to the south of the equator Republic of Nauruan island republic on Nauru Island; phosphate exports support the economy Independent State of Papua New Guineaa parliamentary democracy on the eastern half of the island of New Guinea; in 1975 it became an independent state within the Commonwealth of Nations Commonwealth of the Bahamasisland country in the Atlantic to the east of Florida and Cuba; a popular winter resort Burkina Fasoa desperately poor landlocked country in western Africa; was formerly Upper Volta under French rule but gained independence in 1960 Republic of Indonesiaa republic in southeastern Asia on an archipelago including more than 13,000 islands; achieved independence from the Netherlands in 1945; the principal oil producer in the Far East and Pacific regions Grenadaan island state in the West Indies in the southeastern Caribbean Sea; an independent state within the British Commonwealth Republic of Maldivesa republic on the Maldive Islands; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1965 Republic of Maltaa republic on the island of Malta in the Mediterranean; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964 Republic of Mauritiusa parliamentary state on the island of Mauritius New Zealandan independent country within the British Commonwealth; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1907; known for sheep and spectacular scenery Republic of Palaua republic in the western central Pacific Ocean in association with the United States Republic of the Philippinesa republic on the Philippine Islands; achieved independence from the United States in 1946 Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevisa country on several of the Leeward Islands; located to the east southeast of Puerto Rico; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1983 Saint Luciaa country on the island of Saint Lucia; gained independence from Great Britain in 1979 Saint Vincent and the Grenadinesan island country in the central Windward Islands; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1979 Independent State of Samoaa constitutional monarchy on the western part of the islands of Samoa in the South Pacific Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principeisland nation in the South Atlantic off the west coast of Africa; achieved independence from Portugal in 1975; has enormous offshore oil reserves Republic of Seychellesa republic on the Seychelles islands; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1976 Solomon Islandsthe southern Solomon Islands that since 1978 form an independent state in the British Commonwealth Rusthe medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev Union of Soviet Socialist Republicsa former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991 Russian Federationa federation in northeastern Europe and northern Asia; formerly Soviet Russia; since 1991 an independent state Ukrayinaa republic in southeastern Europe; formerly a European soviet; the center of the original Russian state which came into existence in the ninth century Turkmenistana republic in Asia to the east of the Caspian Sea and to the south of Kazakhstan and to the north of Iran; an Asian soviet from 1925 to 1991 Friendly Islandsa monarchy on a Polynesian archipelago in the South Pacific; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1970 Republic of Turkeya Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans; on the collapse of the Ottoman Empire in 1918, the Young Turks, led by Kemal Ataturk, established a republic in 1923 Republic of Vanuatua volcanic island republic in Melanesia; independent since 1980 Balkansthe Balkan countries collectively Republic of Namibiaa republic in southwestern Africa on the south Atlantic coast (formerly called South West Africa); achieved independence from South Africa in 1990; the greater part of Namibia forms part of the high Namibian plateau of South Africa Islamic State of Afghanistana mountainous landlocked country in central Asia; bordered by Iran to the west and Russia to the north and Pakistan to the east and south Republic of Albaniaa republic in southeastern Europe on the Adriatic coast of the Balkan Peninsula Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeriaa republic in northwestern Africa on the Mediterranean Sea with a population that is predominantly Sunni Muslim; colonized by France in the 19th century but gained autonomy in the early 1960s Republic of Angolaa republic in southwestern Africa on the Atlantic Ocean; achieved independence from Portugal in 1975 and was the scene of civil war until 1990 Argentine Republica republic in southern South America; second largest country in South America Republic of Bulgariaa republic in the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe Union of Burmaa mountainous republic in southeastern Asia on the Bay of Bengal Republic of Burundia landlocked republic in east central Africa on the northeastern shore of Lake Tanganyika Kingdom of Cambodiaa nation in southeastern Asia; was part of Indochina under French rule until 1946 Republic of Cameroona republic on the western coast of central Africa; was under French and British control until 1960 Central African Republica landlocked country in central Africa; formerly under French control; became independent in 1960 Republic of Chada landlocked desert republic in north-central Africa; was under French control until 1960 Republic of Chilea republic in southern South America on the western slopes of the Andes on the south Pacific coast People's Republic of Chinaa communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world Republic of Colombiaa republic in northwestern South America with a coastline on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea; achieved independence from Spain in 1821 under the leadership of Simon Bolivar; Spanish is the official language Republic of the Congoa republic in west-central Africa; achieved independence from France in 1960 Democratic Republic of the Congoa republic in central Africa; achieved independence from Belgium in 1960 Republic of Costa Ricaa republic in Central America; one of the most politically stable countries in Latin America Republic of Cote d'Ivoirea republic in western Africa on the Gulf of Guinea; one of the most prosperous and politically stable countries in Africa Republic of Guatemalaa republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; noted for low per capita income and illiteracy; politically unstable British Hondurasa country on the northeastern coast of Central America on the Caribbean; formerly under British control Republic of Hondurasa republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; an early center of Mayan culture Republic of El Salvadora republic on the Pacific coast of Central America Republic of Nicaraguaa republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821 Republic of Panamaa republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903 United Mexican Statesa republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810 Czech Republica landlocked republic in central Europe; separated from Slovakia in 1993 Slovak Republica landlocked republic in central Europe; separated from the Czech Republic in 1993 Republic of Benina country on western coast of Africa; formerly under French control Togolese Republica republic on the western coast of Africa on the Gulf of Guinea; formerly under French control Kingdom of Denmarka constitutional monarchy in northern Europe; consists of the mainland of Jutland and many islands between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea Republic of Djiboutia country in northeastern Africa on the Somali peninsula; formerly under French control but became independent in 1997 Republic of Equatorial Guineaa country of west central Africa (including islands in the Gulf of Guinea); became independent from Spain in 1968 Kingdom of Norwaya constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905 Kingdom of Swedena Scandinavian kingdom in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula Federal Republic of Germanya republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990 German Democratic Republica republic in north central Europe on the Baltic; established by the Soviet Union in 1954; reunified with West Germany in 1990 Federal Republic of Germanya republic in north central Europe on the North Sea; established in 1949 from the zones of Germany occupied by the British and French and Americans after the German defeat; reunified with East Germany in 1990 Republic of Ecuadora republic in northwestern South America; became independent from Spain in 1822; the landscape is dominated by the Andes State of Eritreaan African country to the north of Ethiopia on the Red Sea; achieved independence from Ethiopia in 1993 Federal Democratic Republic of EthiopiaEthiopia is a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; formerly called Abyssinia Republic of Finlandrepublic in northern Europe; achieved independence from Russia in 1917 Hellenic Republica republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil Israelan ancient kingdom of the Hebrew tribes at the southeastern end of the Mediterranean Sea; founded by Saul around 1025 BC and destroyed by the Assyrians in 721 BC Italian Republica republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD Roumaniaa republic in southeastern Europe with a short coastline on the Black Sea Rwandese Republica landlocked republic in central Africa; formerly a German colony Yugoslaviaa former country of southeastern Europe bordering the Adriatic Sea; formed in 1918 and named Yugoslavia in 1929; controlled by Marshal Tito as a communist state until his death in 1980 Republic of Croatiaa republic in the western Balkans in south-central Europe in the eastern Adriatic coastal area; formerly part of the Habsburg monarchy and Yugoslavia; became independent in 1991 Federal Republic of Yugoslaviaa mountainous republic in southeastern Europe bordering on the Adriatic Sea; formed from two of the six republics that made up Yugoslavia until 1992; Serbia and Montenegro were known as the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia until 2003 when they adopted the name of the Union of Serbia and Montenegro Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovinaa mountainous republic of south-central Europe; formerly part of the Ottoman Empire and then a part of Yugoslavia; voted for independence in 1992 but the mostly Serbian army of Yugoslavia refused to accept the vote and began ethnic cleansing in order to rid Bosnia of its Croats and Muslims Republic of Sloveniaa mountainous republic in central Europe; formerly part of the Habsburg monarchy and Yugoslavia; achieved independence in 1991 Canadaa nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada Republic of Austriaa mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century State of Bahrainan island country in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Saudi Arabia; oil revenues funded progressive programs until reserves were exhausted in 1970s People's Republic of Bangladesha Muslim republic in southern Asia bordered by India to the north and west and east and the Bay of Bengal to the south; formerly part of India and then part of Pakistan; it achieved independence in 1971 Flandersa medieval country in northern Europe that included regions now parts of northern France and Belgium and southwestern Netherlands Kingdom of Belgiuma monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Kingdom of Bhutana landlocked principality in the Himalayas to the northeast of India Republic of Botswanaa landlocked republic in south-central Africa that became independent from British control in the 1960s Republic of Boliviaa landlocked republic in central South America; Simon Bolivar founded Bolivia in 1825 after winning independence from Spain Federative Republic of Brazilthe largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Irelanda monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom Englanda division of the United Kingdom Northern Irelanda division of the United Kingdom located on the northern part of the island of Ireland Republic of Irelanda republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921 Scotlandone of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts Negara Brunei Darussalama sultanate in northwestern Borneo; became independent of Great Britain in 1984 Arab Republic of Egypta republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC Republic of Indiaa republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947 Kingdom of Nepala small landlocked Asian country high in the Himalayas between India and China Sitsangan autonomous region of the Peoples Republic of China; located in the Himalayas Islamic Republic of Irana theocratic Islamic republic in the Middle East in western Asia; Iran was the core of the ancient empire that was known as Persia until 1935; rich in oil Republic of Iraqa republic in the Middle East in western Asia; the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia was in the area now known as Iraq Nippona constitutional monarchy occupying the Japanese Archipelago; a world leader in electronics and automobile manufacture and ship building Hashemite Kingdom of Jordanan Arab kingdom in southwestern Asia on the Red Sea Republic of Kenyaa republic in eastern Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1963; major archeological discoveries have been made in the Great Rift Valley in Kenya State of Kuwaitan Arab kingdom in Asia on the northwestern coast of the Persian Gulf; a major source of petroleum French Republica republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe Gabonese Republica republic on the west coast of Africa Republic of The Gambiaa narrow republic surrounded by Senegal in West Africa Republic of Ghanaa republic in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea Republic of Guineaa republic in western Africa on the Atlantic; formerly a French colony; achieved independence from France in 1958 Republic of Guinea-Bissaua republic on the northwestern coast of Africa; recognized as independent by Portugal in 1974 Co-operative Republic of Guyanaa republic in northeastern South America; formerly part of the British Empire, but it achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1966 Kingdom of The Netherlandsa constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level Republic of Hungarya republic in central Europe Republic of Icelandan island republic on the island of Iceland; became independent of Denmark in 1944 Democratic People's Republic of Koreaa communist country in the northern half of the Korean Peninsula; established in 1948 Republic of Koreaa republic in the southern half of the Korean Peninsula; established in 1948 Lao People's Democratic Republica mountainous landlocked communist state in southeastern Asia; achieved independence from France in 1949 Lebanese Republican Asian republic at east end of Mediterranean Kingdom of Lesothoa landlocked constitutional monarchy in southern Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1966 Republic of Liberiaa republic in West Africa; established in 1822 by Americans as a way to free negro slaves Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriyaa military dictatorship in northern Africa on the Mediterranean; consists almost entirely of desert; a major exporter of petroleum Principality of Liechtensteina small landlocked principality (constitutional monarchy) in central Europe located in the Alps between Austria and Switzerland Grand Duchy of Luxembourga grand duchy (a constitutional monarchy) landlocked in northwestern Europe between France and Belgium and Germany; an international financial center Macedonialandlocked republic on the Balkan Peninsula; achieved independence from Yugoslavia in 1991 Republic of Madagascara republic on the island of Madagascar; achieved independence from France in 1960 Republic of Malawia landlocked republic in southern central Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964 Malaysiaa constitutional monarchy in southeastern Asia on Borneo and the Malay Peninsula; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1957 Republic of Malia landlocked republic in northwestern Africa; achieved independence from France in 1960; Mali was a center of West African civilization for more than 4,000 years Islamic Republic of Mauritaniaa country in northwestern Africa with a provisional military government; achieved independence from France in 1960; largely western Sahara Desert Principality of Monacoa constitutional monarchy in a tiny enclave on the French Riviera Mongolian People's Republica landlocked socialist republic in central Asia Kingdom of Moroccoa kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956 Republic of Mozambiquea republic on the southeastern coast of Africa on the Mozambique Channel; became independent from Portugal in 1975 Republic of Nigera landlocked republic in West Africa; gained independence from France in 1960; most of the country is dominated by the Sahara Desert Federal Republic of Nigeriaa republic in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea; gained independence from Britain in 1960; most populous African country Sultanate of Omana strategically located monarchy on the southern and eastern coasts of the Arabian Peninsula; the economy is dominated by oil Islamic Republic of Pakistana Muslim republic that occupies the heartland of ancient south Asian civilization in the Indus River valley; formerly part of India; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947 Republic of Paraguaya landlocked republic in south central South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1811 Republic of Perua republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries Republic of Polanda republic in central Europe; the invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 started World War II Portuguese Republica republic in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; Portuguese explorers and colonists in the 15th and 16th centuries created a vast overseas empire (including Brazil) State of Kataran Arab country on the peninsula of Qatar; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1971; the economy is dominated by oil Republic of San Marinothe smallest republic in the world; the oldest independent country in Europe (achieved independence in 301); located in the Apennines and completely surrounded by Italy Kingdom of Saudi Arabiaan absolute monarchy occupying most of the Arabian Peninsula in southwest Asia; vast oil reserves dominate the economy Republic of Senegala republic in northwestern Africa on the coast of the Atlantic; formerly a French colony but achieved independence in 1960 Republic of Sierra Leonea republic in West Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1961 Republic of Singaporea country in southeastern Asia on the island of Singapore; achieved independence from Malaysia in 1965 Somaliaa republic in extreme eastern Africa on the Somali peninsula; subject to tribal warfare Republic of South Africaa republic at the southernmost part of Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1910; first European settlers were Dutch (known as Boers) Republic of Belarusa landlocked republic in eastern Europe; formerly a European soviet Republic of Moldovaa landlocked republic in eastern Europe; formerly a European soviet but achieved independence in 1991 Republic of Armeniaa landlocked republic in southwestern Asia; formerly an Asian soviet; modern Armenia is but a fragment of ancient Armenia which was one of the world's oldest civilizations; throughout 2500 years the Armenian people have been invaded and oppressed by their neighbors Azerbajdzhan Republica landlocked republic in southwestern Asia; formerly an Asian soviet Sakartveloa republic in Asia Minor on the Black Sea separated from Russia by the Caucasus mountains; formerly an Asian soviet but became independent in 1991 Republic of Kazakhstana landlocked republic to the south of Russia and to the northeast of the Caspian Sea; the original Turkic-speaking inhabitants were overrun by Mongols in the 13th century; an Asian soviet from 1936 to 1991 Kyrgyz Republica landlocked republic in west central Asia bordering on northwestern China; formerly an Asian soviet but became independent in 1991 Republic of Tajikistana landlocked mountainous republic in southeast central Asia to the north of Afghanistan; formerly an Asian soviet Republic of Uzbekistana landlocked republic in west central Asia; formerly an Asian soviet Principality of Andorraa small republic in the eastern Pyrenees between Spain and France Kingdom of Spaina parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power Republic of the Sudana republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; achieved independence from Egypt and the United Kingdom in 1956 Republic of Surinamea republic in northeastern South America on the Atlantic; achieved independence from the Netherlands in 1975 Kingdom of Swazilanda landlocked monarchy in southeastern Africa; member of the commonwealth that achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1968 Swiss Confederationa landlocked federal republic in central Europe Syrian Arab Republican Asian republic in the Middle East at the east end of the Mediterranean; site of some of the world's most ancient centers of civilization United Republic of Tanzaniaa republic in eastern Africa Kingdom of Thailanda country of southeastern Asia that extends southward along the Isthmus of Kra to the Malay Peninsula Republic of Tunisiaa republic in northwestern Africa on the Mediterranean coast; achieved independence from France in 1956 Republic of Ugandaa landlocked republic in eastern Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1962 United Arab Emiratesa federation of seven Arab emirates on the eastern Arabian peninsula; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1971; rich in oil reserves United States of AmericaNorth American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776 Uruguaya South American republic on the southeast coast of South America; achieved independence from Brazil in 1825 State of the Vatican Citythe smallest sovereign state in the world; the see of the Pope (as the Bishop of Rome); home of the Pope and the central administration of the Roman Catholic Church; achieved independence from Italy in 1929 Republic of Venezuelaa republic in northern South America on the Caribbean; achieved independence from Spain in 1811; rich in oil Socialist Republic of Vietnama communist state in Indochina on the South China Sea; achieved independence from France in 1945 North Vietnama former country in southeastern Asia that existed from 1954 (after the defeat of the French at Dien Bien Phu) until 1975 when South Vietnam collapsed at the end of the Vietnam War South Vietnama former country in southeastern Asia that existed from 1954 (after the defeat of the French at Dien Bien Phu) until 1975 when it was defeated and annexed by North Vietnam Republic of Yemena republic on the southwestern shores of the Arabian Peninsula on the Indian Ocean; formed in 1990 Republic of Zambiaa republic in central Africa; formerly controlled by Great Britain and called Northern Rhodesia until it gained independence within the commonwealth in 1964 Republic of Zimbabwea landlocked republic in south central Africa formerly called Rhodesia; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1980 banana republic a small country (especially in Central America) that is politically unstable and whose economy is dominated by foreign companies and depends on one export (such as bananas) country of origin, fatherland, homeland, mother country, motherland, native landthe country where you were born buffer country, buffer statea small neutral state between two rival powers kingdoma country with a king as head of state tax havena country or independent region where taxes are low European country, European nationany one of the countries occupying the European continent African country, African nationany one of the countries occupying the African continent Asian country, Asian nationany one of the nations occupying the Asian continent South American country, South American nationany one of the countries occupying the South American continent North American country, North American nationany country on the North American continent sultanatecountry or territory ruled by a sultan old countrythe country of origin of an immigrant Scandinavian country, Scandinavian nationany one of the countries occupying Scandinavia Balkan country, Balkan nation, Balkan stateany one of the countries on the Balkan Peninsula Central American country, Central American nationany one of the countries occupying Central America; these countries (except for Belize and Costa Rica) are characterized by low per capita income and unstable governments administrative district, administrative division, territorial division a district defined for administrative purposes 2n a politically organized body of people under a single government the country's largest manufacturer Syn|Exp|Hypo|Hyper body politic, commonwealth, land, nation, res publica, state Tamil Eelam the independent state that the Tamil Tigers have fought for Carthagean ancient city state on the north African coast near modern Tunis; founded by Phoenicians; destroyed and rebuilt by Romans; razed by Arabs in 697 commonwealth country any of the countries in the British Commonwealth developing countrya country that is poor and whose citizens are mostly agricultural workers but that wants to become more advanced socially and economically Dominionone of the self-governing nations in the British Commonwealth foreign countryany state of which one is not a citizen Reichthe German state renegade state, rogue nation, rogue statea state that does not respect other states in its international actions suzeraina state exercising a degree of dominion over a dependent state especially in its foreign affairs sea powera nation that possesses formidable naval strength great power, major power, power, superpower, world powera state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world city state, city-statea state consisting of a sovereign city allya friendly nation Hohenzollern empire, Second Reichthe Reich when Hohenzollern monarchs ruled Germany (from 1871 to 1919) Nazi Germany, Third Reichthe Nazi dictatorship under Hitler (1933-1945) hegemona leading or paramount power political entity, political unit a unit with political responsibilities 3n the people who live in a nation or country the whole country worshipped him Syn|Hypo|Hyper land, nation Dutch, Dutch people the people of the Netherlands British, British people, Britsthe people of Great Britain English, English peoplethe people of England Irish, Irish peoplepeople of Ireland or of Irish extraction French, French peoplethe people of France Spanish, Spanish peoplethe people of Spain Swiss, Swiss peoplethe natives or inhabitants of Switzerland Frisiana native or inhabitant of Friesland or Frisia Genevana native or resident of Geneva people (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively 4n an area outside of cities and towns his poetry celebrated the slower pace of life in the country Syn|Ant|Hypo|Hyper rural area populated area, urban area a geographical area constituting a city or town back country, backwoods, boondocks, hinterland a remote and undeveloped area farming area, farmlanda rural area where farming is practiced countrysiderural regions scrublandan uncultivated region covered with scrub vegetation wealdan area of open or forested country wolda tract of open rolling country (especially upland) geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region a demarcated area of the Earth 5n a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) Bible country Syn|Exp|Hypo|Hyper area Bermuda Triangle an area in the western Atlantic Ocean where many ships and planes are supposed to have been mysteriously lost Camelot(Arthurian legend) the capital of King Arthur's kingdom; according to the legend, truth and goodness and beauty reigned there Camp Davida retreat to the northwest of Washington that is used by the president of the United States George Townthe capital of the Cayman Islands Forbidden Citya walled section of Beijing that encloses the palace that was formerly the residence of the emperor of China capital of Barbadoscapital of Barbados; a port city on the southwestern coast of Barbados Wiesbadena city in western Germany; a spa since Roman times City of Londonthe part of London situated within the ancient boundaries; the commercial and financial center of London capital of Northern Irelandcapital and largest city of Northern Ireland; the center of Protestantism in Northern Ireland Edinburghthe capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth Cardiffthe capital and largest city of Wales Latin Quarterthe region of Paris on the southern bank of the Seine; a center of artistic and student life Montmartrethe highest point in Paris; famous for its associations with many artists Right Bankthe region of Paris on the north bank of the Seine Waikikia well-known beach and resort area on Oahu Island to the southeast of Honolulu Charlestowna former town and present-day neighborhood of Boston; settled in 1629 State of the Vatican Citythe smallest sovereign state in the world; the see of the Pope (as the Bishop of Rome); home of the Pope and the central administration of the Roman Catholic Church; achieved independence from Italy in 1929 Windhoekcapital of Namibia in the center of the country capital of Afghanistanthe capital and largest city of Afghanistan; located in eastern Afghanistan Albanian capitalthe capital and largest city of Albania in the center of the country Algerian capitalan ancient port on the Mediterranean; the capital and largest city of Algeria Angolan capitalport city on Atlantic coast; the capital and largest city of Angola capital of Antigua and Barbudathe capital and largest city of Antigua and Barbuda; located on the island of Antigua capital of Argentinacapital and largest city of Argentina; located in eastern Argentina near Uruguay; Argentina's chief port and industrial and cultural center Bulgarian capitalcapital and largest city of Bulgaria located in western Bulgaria Rangoonthe capital and largest city of Myanmar; located in the south near the Irrawaddy river delta capital of Burundithe capital and largest city of Burundi Cambodian capitalthe capital and largest city of Kampuchea capital of Cameroonthe capital of Cameroon capital of Cape Verdethe capital of Cape Verde on Sao Tiago Island capital of Central Africathe capital and largest city of the Central African Republic capital of Sri Lankathe capital and largest city of Sri Lanka; has one of the largest harbors in the world; is located on the western coast of the island of Ceylon capital of Chadthe capital and largest city of Chad; located in the southwestern on the Shari river Santiago de Chilethe capital and largest city of Chile; located in central Chile; one of the largest cities in South America capital of Red Chinacapital of the People's Republic of China in the Hebei province in northeastern China; 2nd largest Chinese city capital of Taiwanthe capital of Nationalist China; located in northern Taiwan capital of Colombiacapital and largest city of Colombia; located in central Colombia on a high fertile plain Brazzavillethe capital and largest city of the Republic of the Congo Leopoldvillethe capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the Congo river opposite Brazzaville capital of Costa Ricathe capital and largest city of Costa Rica Yamoussukrocapital of the Ivory Coast capital of Guatemalathe capital and largest city of Guatemala Honduran capitalthe capital and largest city of Honduras Salvadoran capitalthe capital and largest city of El Salvador; has suffered from recurrent earthquakes capital of Nicaraguathe capital and largest city of Nicaragua Panamanian capitalthe capital and largest city of Panama capital of Mexicothe capital and largest city of Mexico is a political and cultural and commercial and industrial center; one of the world's largest cities capital of Cubathe capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas Haitian capitalthe capital and largest city of Haiti capital of the Dominican Republicthe capital and largest city of the Dominican Republic capital of Jamaicacapital and largest city of Jamaica capital of Trinidad and Tobagothe capital and largest city of Trinidad and Tobago on the west coast of the island of Trinidad capital of Cyprusthe capital and largest city of Cyprus Czech capitalthe capital and largest city of the Czech Republic in the western part of the country; a cultural and commercial center since the 14th century capital of Slovakiacapital and largest city of Slovakia capital of Beninthe capital of Benin in southwestern part of country on a coastal lagoon capital of Togocapital and largest city of Togo; located in the south on the Gulf of Guinea Danish capitalthe capital and largest city of Denmark; located on the island of Zealand capital of Djiboutiport city on the Gulf of Aden; the capital and largest city of Djibouti Roseauthe capital and largest city of Dominica Malabothe capital and largest city of Equatorial Guinea on the island of Bioko in the Gulf of Guinea capital of Norwaythe capital and largest city of Norway; the country's main port; located at the head of a fjord on Norway's southern coast capital of Swedenthe capital and largest city of Sweden; located in southern Sweden on the Baltic German capitalcapital of Germany located in eastern Germany capital of Ecuadorthe capital of Ecuador Asmarathe capital of Eritrea capital of Ethiopiathe capital of Ethiopia and the country's largest city; located in central Ethiopia Suvathe capital and largest city of Fiji (on Viti Levu island) capital of Finlandthe capital and largest city of Finland; located in southern Finland; a major port and commercial and cultural center capital of Greecethe capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess) capital of Israelcapital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed); it was captured from Jordan in 1967 in the Six Day War; a holy city for Jews and Christians and Muslims; was the capital of an ancient kingdom capital of Italycapital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire capital of Romanianational capital and largest city of Romania in southeastern Romania capital of Rwandathe national capital and largest city of Rwanda; located in central Rwanda capital of Serbia and Montenegrocapital and largest city of Serbia and Montenegro; situated on the Danube Ljubljanathe capital of Slovenia Zagrebthe capital of Croatia Edmontonthe capital of the province of Alberta Victoriacapital of the Canadian province of British Columbia on Vancouver Island Winnipegthe capital and largest city of Manitoba; located in southern Manitoba; known for severe winters Frederictonthe provincial capital of New Brunswick Saint John'sa port and provincial capital of Newfoundland Halifaxprovincial capital and largest city of Nova Scotia capital of Canadathe capital of Canada (located in southeastern Ontario across the Ottawa river from Quebec) Torontothe provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada) Charlottetownthe provincial capital and largest city of Prince Edward Island Quebec Citythe French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River Reginathe provincial capital of Saskatchewan Whitehorsethe provincial capital of the Yukon Territory capital of Australiathe capital of Australia; located in southeastern Australia Brisbanecapital and largest city of Queensland state; located in the southeastern corner of Queensland on the Pacific; settled by British as a penal colony; 3rd largest city in Australia Sydneythe largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port Melbournethe capital of Victoria state and 2nd largest Australian city; a financial and commercial center Hobarta port and state capital of Tasmania Adelaidethe state capital of South Australia Perththe state capital of Western Australia Darwinprovincial capital of the Northern Territory of Australia Koloniacapital of Micronesia Funafuticapital of Tuvalu Bairikinational capital of Kiribati capital of Papua New Guineathe administrative capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea capital of Austriathe capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss capital of the Bahamasthe capital of the Bahamas capital of Bahrainthe capital of Bahrain; located at the northern end of Bahrain Island capital of Bangladeshthe capital and largest city of Bangladesh capital of Belgiumthe capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization capital of Botswanacapital and largest city of Botswana in the extreme southeast capital of Boliviacapital city in western Bolivia and the administrative seat of Bolivia's government; largest city in Bolivia Brazilian capitalthe capital of Brazil; a city built on the central plateau and inaugurated in 1960 capital of the United Kingdomthe capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center capital of Irelandcapital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic Egyptian capitalthe capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa; a major port just to the south of the Nile delta; formerly the home of the Pharaohs capital of Indiathe capital of India is a division of the old city of Delhi capital of Nepalthe capital and largest city of Nepal capital of Tibetthe sacred city of Lamaism; known as the Forbidden City for its former inaccessibility and hostility to strangers capital of Indonesiacapital and largest city of Indonesia; located on the island of Java; founded by the Dutch in 17th century Iranian capitalthe capital and largest city of Iran; located in northern Iran capital of Iraqcapital and largest city of Iraq; located on the Tigris River Japanese capitalthe capital and largest city of Japan; the economic and cultural center of Japan capital of Jordanthe capital and largest city of Jordan capital of Kenyathe capital and largest city of Kenya; a center for tourist safaris capital of Kuwaita seaport on the Persian Gulf and capital of Kuwait capital of Francethe capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce capital of Gabonthe capital of Gabon capital of Gambiaa port city and capital of Gambia capital of Ghanathe capital and largest city of Ghana with a deep-water port capital of Grenadathe capital and largest city of Grenada capital of Guineaa port and the capital of Guinea capital of Guinea-Bissauthe capital of Guinea-Bissau Georgetownport city and the capital and largest city of Guyana capital of The Netherlandsan industrial center and the nominal capital of the Netherlands; center of the diamond-cutting industry; seat of an important stock exchange; known for its canals and art museum capital of Hungarycapital and largest city of Hungary; located on the Danube River in north-central Hungary capital of Icelandthe capital and chief port of Iceland on the southwestern coast of Iceland; buildings are heated by natural hot water capital of North Koreacapital of North Korea and an industrial center capital of South Koreathe capital of South Korea and the largest city of Asia; located in northwestern South Korea Laotian capitalthe capital and largest city of Laos capital of Lebanoncapital and largest city of Lebanon; located in western Lebanon on the Mediterranean capital of Lesothothe capital of Lesotho; located in northwestern Lesotho capital of Liberiathe capital and chief port and largest city of Liberia Tarabulus Al-Gharbthe capital and chief port and largest city of Libya; in northwestern Libya on the Mediterranean Sea; founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC capital of Liechtensteinthe capital and largest city of Liechtenstein capital of Luxembourgthe capital and largest city of Luxembourg Skopljecapital of modern Macedonia capital of Madagascarthe capital and largest city of Madagascar capital of Malawithe capital of Malawi; located in south central Malawi capital of MalaysiaMalaysia's sparkling new capital Malethe capital of Maldives in the center of the islands Bamakothe capital of Mali; located in the south on the Niger capital of Maltathe capital of Malta; located on the northeastern coast of the island Nouakchottcapital of Mauritania; located in western Mauritania near the Atlantic coast Port Louiscapital and chief port of Mauritius; located on the northwestern coast of the island Monaco-Villethe capital of Monaco capital of Mongoliathe capital and largest city of Mongolia capital of Moroccothe capital of Morocco; located in the northwestern on the Atlantic coast capital of Mozambiquethe capital and largest city of Mozambique capital of New Zealandthe capital of New Zealand capital of Nigerthe capital and largest city of Niger capital of Nigeriacapital of Nigeria in the center of the country capital of Omana port on the Gulf of Oman and capital of the sultanate of Oman capital of Pakistanthe capital of Pakistan in the north on a plateau; the site was chosen in 1959 capital of Paraguaythe capital and chief port of Paraguay capital of Perucapital and largest city and economic center of Peru; located in western Peru; was capital of the Spanish empire in the New World until the 19th century capital of the Philippinesthe capital and largest city of the Philippines; located on southern Luzon capital of Polandthe capital and largest city of Poland; located in central Poland capital of Portugalcapital and largest city and economic and cultural center of Portugal; a major port in western Portugal on Tagus River where it broadens and empties into the Atlantic capital of Qatarthe capital and chief port of Qatar Basseterrethe capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis on the island of Saint Christopher Castriesa port on the island of Saint Lucia; capital and largest city of Saint Lucia Kingstownthe capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; on Saint Vincent capital of Western Samoathe capital of Western Samoa capital of San Marinothe capital and only city of San Marino Sao Tomecapital of Sao Tome and Principe capital of Saudi Arabiajoint capital (with Mecca) of Saudi Arabia located in the central oasis; largest city in Saudi Arabia capital of Senegalthe capital and chief port and largest city of Senegal capital of Seychellesport city and the capital of Seychelles capital of Sierra Leoneport city and the capital and largest city of Sierra Leone capital of Singaporethe capital of Singapore; one of the world's biggest ports Honiaranational capital of Solomon Islands capital of Somaliathe capital and largest city of Somalia; a port on the Indian Ocean capital of South Africacity in the Transvaal; the seat of the executive branch of the government of South Africa capital of the Russian Federationa city of central European Russia; formerly capital of both the Soviet Union and Soviet Russia; since 1991 the capital of the Russian Federation capital of Belarusthe capital of Belarus and of the Commonwealth of Independent States capital of Estoniaa port city on the Gulf of Finland that is the capital and largest city of Estonia capital of Latviaa port city on the Gulf of Riga that is the capital and largest city of Latvia; formerly a member of the Hanseatic League capital of Lithuaniathe capital and largest city of Lithuania; located in southeastern Lithuania capital of Moldovathe capital of Moldova capital of the Ukrainecapital and largest city of the Ukraine; a major manufacturing and transportation center capital of Armeniacapital of Armenia capital of Azerbaijana port city on the Caspian Sea that is the capital of Azerbaijan and an important center for oil production capital of Georgiathe capital and largest city of Georgia on the Kura river capital of Kazakhstanremote city of Kazakhstan that (ostensibly for security reasons) was made the capital in 1998 capital of Kyrgyzstanthe capital of Kyrgyzstan (known as Frunze 1926-1991) capital of Tajikistanthe capital of Tajikistan; formerly Stalinabad 1926-1991 capital of Turkmenistanthe capital and largest city of Turkmenistan capital of Uzbekthe capital of Uzbekistan capital of Spainthe capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain; home of an outstanding art museum capital of Sudanthe capital of Sudan located at the confluence of the Blue Nile and White Nile capital of Surinamethe capital and largest city and major port of Surinam capital of Swazilandcapital of Swaziland; located in northwestern Swaziland capital of Switzerlandthe capital of Switzerland; located in western Switzerland capital of Syriaan ancient city (widely regarded as the world's oldest) and present capital and largest city of Syria; according to the New Testament, the Apostle Paul (then known as Saul) underwent a dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus capital of Tanzaniathe capital and largest port city of Tanzania on the Indian Ocean capital of Thailandthe capital and largest city and chief port of Thailand; a leading city in southeastern Asia; noted for Buddhist architecture capital of Tunisiathe capital and principal port of Tunisia capital of Turkeythe capital of Turkey; located in west-central Turkey; it was formerly known as Angora and is the home of Angora goats capital of Ugandathe capital and largest city of Uganda on the north shore of Lake Victoria United Arab Emirates's capitala sheikhdom of eastern Arabia and capital of the United Arab Emirates capital of Alabamathe state capital of Alabama on the Mobile River capital of Alaskathe state capital of Alaska capital of Arizonathe state capital and largest city located in south central Arizona; situated in a former desert that has become a prosperous agricultural area thanks to irrigation capital of Arkansasthe state capital and largest city of Arkansas in the central part of Arkansas on the Arkansas River capital of Californiaa city in north central California 75 miles to the northeast of San Francisco on the Sacramento River; capital of California capital of Coloradothe state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river capital of Connecticutthe state capital of Connecticut; located in central Connecticut on the Connecticut river; a center of the insurance business capital of Delawarethe capital of the state of Delaware capital of the United Statesthe capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791 capital of Floridacapital of the state of Florida; located in northern Florida capital of Georgiastate capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman's army during the American Civil War capital of Hawaiithe capital and largest city of Hawaii; located on a large bay on the island of Oahu capital of Idahothe capital and largest city of Idaho capital of Illinoiscapital of the state of Illinois capital of Indianathe capital and largest city of Indiana; a major commercial center in the country's heartland; site of an annual 500-mile automobile race capital of Iowathe capital and largest city in Iowa capital of Kansasthe capital of the state of Kansas; located in eastern Kansas on the Kansas river capital of Kentuckythe capital of Kentucky; located in northern Kentucky capital of Louisianacapital of Louisiana capital of Mainethe capital of the state of Maine capital of Marylandstate capital of Maryland; site of the United States Naval Academy capital of Massachusettsstate capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services capital of Michigancapital of the state of Michigan; located in southern Michigan on the Grand River capital of Minnesotacapital of the state of Minnesota; located in southeastern Minnesota on the Mississippi river adjacent to Minneapolis; one of the Twin Cities capital of Mississippicapital of the state of Mississippi on the Pearl River capital of Missouricapital of the state of Missouri; located in central Missouri on the Missouri river capital of Montanacapital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana capital of Nebraskacapital of the state of Nebraska; located in southeastern Nebraska; site of the University of Nebraska capital of Nevadacapital of the state of Nevada; located in western Nevada capital of New Hampshirecapital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river capital of New Jerseycapital of the state of New Jersey; located in western New Jersey on the Delaware river capital of New Mexicocapital of the state of New Mexico; located in north central New Mexico capital of New Yorkstate capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river capital of North Carolinacapital of the state of North Carolina; located in the east central part of the North Carolina capital of North Dakotacapital of the state of North Dakota; located in south central North Dakota overlooking the Missouri river capital of Ohiothe state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University capital of Oklahomacapital and largest city of Oklahoma; the economy is based on oil and livestock capital of Oregoncapital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River capital of Pennsylvaniacapital of Pennsylvania; located in southern part of state capital of Rhode Islandthe capital and largest city of Rhode Island; located in northeastern Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay; site of Brown University capital of South Carolinacapital and largest city in South Carolina; located in central South Carolina capital of South Dakotacapital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river capital of Tennesseecapital of the state of Tennessee; located in the north central part of the state on the Cumberland River; known for country music capital of Texasstate capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas capital of Utahthe capital and largest city of Utah; located near the Great Salt Lake in north central Utah; world capital of the Mormon Church capital of Vermontcapital of the state of Vermont; located in north central Vermont capital of Virginiacapital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War capital of Washingtoncapital of the state of Washington; located in western Washington on Puget Sound capital of West Virginiastate capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river capital of Wisconsincapital of the state of Wisconsin; located in the southern part of state; site of the main branch of the University of Wisconsin capital of Wyomingthe capital and largest city of Wyoming; located in the southeastern corner of the state capital of Uruguaythe capital and largest city of Uruguay; a cosmopolitan city and one of the busiest ports in South America capital of Vanuatucapital of Vanuatu capital of Venezuelathe capital and largest city of Venezuela capital of Vietnamthe capital city of Vietnam; located in North Vietnam Sana'athe capital and largest city of Yemen; on the central plateau capital of Zambiathe capital and largest city of Zambia capital of Zimbabwethe capital and largest city of Zimbabwe arena the central area of an ancient Roman amphitheater where contests and spectacles were held; especially an area that was strewn with sand high countryan area lying above the piedmont but below the timberline bed ground, bed-ground, bedgroundan area on which a drove of cattle or sheep can sleep for a night broadcast areathe area over which a radio or tv transmission can be received center, centre, eye, heart, middlean area that is approximately central within some larger region cornera place off to the side of an area cornera remote area disaster areaa region whose population is affected by a general disaster hangout, haunt, repair, resort, stamping grounda frequently visited place fireside, hearthan area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room) hunting groundan area in which game is hunted no-go areaan area that is dangerous or impossible to enter or to which entry is forbidden no man's landan unoccupied area between the front lines of opposing armies quadrantthe area enclosed by two perpendicular radii of a circle quadrantany of the four areas into which a plane is divided by two orthogonal coordinate axes rain shadowan area that has little precipitation because some barrier causes the winds to lose their moisture before reaching it staging areaan area where troops and equipment in transit are assembled before a military operation clear, opena clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water free port, free zonean area adjoining a port where goods that are intended for reshipment can be received and stored without payment of duties anchorage, anchorage groundplace for vessels to anchor playground, resort area, vacation spotan area where many people go for recreation block, city blocka rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings neighborhoodan area within a city or town that has some distinctive features (especially one forming a community) retreata place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet refuge, safetya safe place dangera dangerous place scenethe place where some action occurs sectiona distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people shrubberyan area where a number of shrubs are planted spacean area reserved for some particular purpose tank farman area used exclusively for storing petroleum in large tanks winner's circlea small area at a racecourse where awards are given to the owners of winning horses center stage, centre stagethe central area on a theater stage central city, city center, city centrethe central part of a city storm center, storm centrethe central area or place of lowest barometric pressure within a storm outskirtsoutlying areas (as of a city or town) financial centerthe part of a city where financial institutions are centered huba center of activity or interest or commerce or transportation; a focal point around which events revolve inner citythe older and more populated and (usually) poorer central section of a city air space, airspacethe space in the atmosphere immediately above the earth crawl space, crawlspacelow space beneath a floor of a building; gives workers access to wiring or plumbing disc space, disk space(computer science) the space available on a magnetic disk medical centerthe part of a city where medical facilities are centered midfield(sports) the middle part of a playing field (as in football or lacrosse) flies(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains) gathering placea favorite haunt where people gather key, paint(basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court; usually painted a different color from the rest of the court no-parking zonea space where automobiles are not allowed to park parking space, parking zonea space where an automobile can be parked berth, moorage, mooring, slipa place where a craft can be made fast roads, roadsteada partly sheltered anchorage locality, neck of the woods, neighborhood, neighbourhood, vicinitya surrounding or nearby region ashram(India) a place of religious retreat for Hindus ashrama place of religious retreat modeled after the Indian ashram nooka sheltered and secluded place nesta cosy or secluded retreat pleasancea pleasant and secluded part of a garden; usually attached to a mansion harborage, harbourage(nautical) a place of refuge (as for a ship) sanctum, sanctum sanctoruma place of inviolable privacy lightan illuminated area dark, darkness, shadowan unilluminated area field of honorthe scene of a duel stageany scene regarded as a setting for exhibiting or doing something separationthe space where a division or parting occurs place, seata space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane) seata center of authority (as a city from which authority is exercised) terrepleinlevel space where heavy guns can be mounted behind the parapet at the top of a rampart locale, locus, venuethe scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting) spa, watering hole, watering placea health resort near a spring or at the seaside workspacespace allocated for your work (as in an office) borscht belt, borscht circuit, borsht belt, borsht circuit(informal) a resort area in the Catskill Mountains of New York that was patronized primarily by Jewish guests midstreamthe middle of a stream region a large indefinite location on the surface of the Earth |
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