Country/ˈkʌntri/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/3Sovereignty Matters Focus on the government aspect to distinguish a 'country' from other land areas. Canada is a country with its own laws and government. Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Identity Understand that 'country' implies unique cultural aspects like traditional clothing or cuisine. Each country has its own traditional festivals. Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Physical 'Country' can refer to a political entity, not just a physical place you can visit. The country decided to change its flag.