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English

in-country

|in-coun-try|

B2

/ɪn ˈkʌntri/

within a country

Etymology
Etymology Information

The term 'in-country' is a compound word formed by combining 'in' and 'country', where 'in' denotes location within and 'country' refers to a nation or territory.

Historical Evolution

The term 'in-country' has been used in modern English to specify activities or operations within a nation's borders, especially in military or business contexts.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'within the borders of a country', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

referring to activities, operations, or personnel that are located within a specific country, especially in contrast to those that are international or abroad.

The company has several in-country offices to manage local operations.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45