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Old French contrée
- The word country comes from Old French contrée, which derives from Vulgar Latin (terra) contrata (" (land) lying opposite"; " (land) spread before"), derived from contra ("against, opposite"). It most likely entered the English language after the Franco-Norman invasion during the 11th century. [better source needed]
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Oct 13, 2021 · The native word is land. Also from c. 1300 as "area surrounding a walled city or town; the open country." By early 16c. the word was applied mostly to rural areas, as opposed to towns and cities. Meaning "inhabitants of a country, the people" is from c. 1300. INTERVIEWER [Steve Rossi]: "Would you say you're the best fighter in the country?
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- Cross-Country
Cross-Country - country | Etymology of country by etymonline
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- Deutsch (German)
This list covers English-language country names with their etymologies. Some of these include notes on indigenous names and their etymologies. Countries in italics are endonyms or no longer exist as sovereign political entities.
Jun 7, 2019 · Have you ever wondered how a country got its name? Many nations, such as France and Germany, were simply named for the people who lived on their land. Others, such as the United States, were given their moniker for obvious reasons. But what about places like Fiji, Ireland, Australia or even Vatican City?
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Etymology. The word country comes from Old French contrée, which derives from Vulgar Latin (terra) contrata (" (land) lying opposite"; " (land) spread before"), derived from contra ("against, opposite"). It most likely entered the English language after the Franco-Norman invasion during the 11th century. [11][better source needed]
The earliest known use of the word country is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for country is from before 1300.
Mar 23, 2018 · Etymology provides insights into the cultural, historical, and linguistic influences that shape language, contributing to a deeper understanding of words and their connections across different languages and time periods. Here are the maps of the world, but the country names are what they mean.
Other countries on this map use the language of that region to trace the etymology, e.g. Austria is Österreich in German which literally means 'Eastern Kingdom/Realm', Japan is Nippon meaning 'Land of the Rising Sun'.
