countries
Translation
countries, nations
Examples
There are many countries in Europe.
There are many countries in Europe.
Different countries have different cultures.
Different countries have different cultures.
Grammar Patterns
((countries)) plural noun referring to nations How many countries have you visited?
Similar Words
Synonyms: nations, states, lands
Etymology
Plural of 'country', from Old French 'contree', from Latin '(terra) contrata' ('land lying opposite'). The plural changes 'y' to 'ies'.
Memory Tips
Remember the spelling rule: a consonant + 'y' becomes 'ies' in the plural, like 'city' -> 'cities'.