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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCountry club
/ˈkʌn.tri klʌb/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A private club, typically located in a suburban or rural area, that provides recreational facilities such as a golf course, tennis courts, and swimming pools, along with social and dining amenities for its members.
"They spent their Sunday afternoons playing golf and dining at the local country club." - 2
Used metaphorically to describe an organization, institution, or environment characterized by exclusive membership, luxury, and a relaxed or privileged atmosphere.
"Some critics dismissed the board of directors as a private country club cut off from everyday reality."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term originated in the United States in the late 19th century, combining 'country' (referring to a rural or suburban setting) and 'club' (an association of persons for social or recreational purposes). It was coined to describe private suburban facilities that provided outdoor sports, notably golf, along with exclusive social amenities for affluent members.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Country club" is said worldwide
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club de golf
Transliteration: klub də ɡɔlf
"Ils passent leurs week-ends au club de golf."
Landclub
Transliteration: lantklʊp
"Er traf sich mit Geschäftspartnern im exklusiven Landclub."
circolo privato
Transliteration: ˈtʃir.ko.lo priˈvaː.to
"Il circolo privato offre campi da tennis e una piscina."
club campestre
Transliteration: klub kamˈpes.tɾe
"La boda se celebró en los jardines del club campestre."
clube campestre
Transliteration: ˈklu.bi kɐ̃ˈpɛs.tɾi
"A família passa os domingos no clube campestre."
कंट्री क्लब
Transliteration: kantrī klab
"वे सप्ताहांत में कंट्री क्लब में टेनिस खेलते हैं।"
乡村俱乐部
Transliteration: xiāng cūn jù lè bù
"这家乡村俱乐部拥有世界一流的高尔夫球场。"
컨트리 클럽
Transliteration: keonteuri keulleop
"그들은 주말마다 컨트리 클럽에서 골을 칩니다."
カントリークラブ
Transliteration: kantorī kurabu
"彼はそのカントリークラブの会員権を持っています。"
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