The country in which a person was born and usually raised, regardless of the present country of residence and citizenship.

(sports) A running sport popular in US high schools, colleges, etc., where participants race over varying terrain (e.g. golf courses, roads, etc.) in approximately 5- to 10-kilometre races. Abbreviated XC.

(Britain) a set of rules and regulations aimed at tourists visiting the countryside

(geography) A region that straddles the border of Spain and France. / The region where the Basque language is spoken. / An autonomous community of Spain.

The country of origin of an immigrant or of a person of immigrant descent.

(colloquial) An unsophisticated person from the rural area of a particular country.

(informal) A long way, a great distance.

Area in the West Midlands of England, birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.

(Britain) A weekend and holiday residence, located outside of urban areas, used as a retreat from city life. / (US) A second home.

(music) A subgenre of country music that combines it with elements of pop music, produced and marketed to reach a wide audience; or a specific genre of country pop, especially the Nashville sound.