(US, sometimes pejorative) The parts of the United States between the East and West Coasts.

(Australia) A formal protocol in which respect is shown for the traditional indigenous custodians of a particular area through speech, song, dance or ceremony.

(economics) A poorer country seeking to expand its economy.

(economics) A country with an advanced, high-income, industrialized economy.

(informal) An area, especially a rural area, which is seen as peaceful or favorable. / (informal) The outdoors, especially when seen as favorable.

A second home in a rural area, especially one of a rich, powerful or important person

(music, uncountable) A genre of music combining elements of country music and rock music. / (geology, countable) The rock which is native to a certain area.

Terrain that is at a relatively high elevation — generally, higher than foothills but not above the timberline — consisting of mountainous areas or elevated expanses of plain.

An acquaintance from the countryside, who is regarded by city-dwellers as being poorly adapted for city life.

A private club in a rural area or in the outskirts of a town, offering recreational sports activities.