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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCountryside
/ˈkaʊn.tri.saɪd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The land and scenery of a rural area.
"The countryside is known for its beautiful landscapes and peaceful environment." - 2
A rural area as distinct from a town or city.
"Many people prefer to live in the countryside rather than in the bustling city."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'countryside' originates from the combination of 'country', derived from the Old French 'contree', meaning 'land' or 'region', and 'side', which comes from the Old English 'sīde', meaning 'a side or a region'. The term evolved in the late Middle Ages to refer specifically to rural areas as opposed to urban settings.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Countryside" is said worldwide
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campagne
Transliteration: kɑ̃.paɲ
"La campagne est connue pour ses paysages magnifiques."
ländliche Gegend
Transliteration: lɛndlɪçə ˈɡeːɡn̩d
"Die ländliche Gegend ist ideal für einen ruhigen Urlaub."
campagna
Transliteration: kamˈpaɲɲa
"La campagna è famosa per i suoi paesaggi sereni."
campo
Transliteration: ˈkambo
"El campo es un lugar tranquilo para vivir."
campo
Transliteration: ˈkɐ̃pu
"O campo é conhecido por sua beleza natural."
ग्रामीण क्षेत्र
Transliteration: grāmiṇ kṣetra
"ग्रामीण क्षेत्र की शांति अद्भुत होती है।"
乡村
Transliteration: xiāngcūn
"乡村的风景非常美丽。"
시골
Transliteration: sigol
"시골은 조용하고 아름답습니다."
田舎
Transliteration: inaka
"田舎の風景はとても美しいです。"
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