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Discover Ludwig"old country" is a grammatically correct phrase that is commonly used in written English.
It can refer to a person's country of origin, their family's country of origin, or simply a country that has a long history or traditions. Example: After living in the bustling city for years, John decided to retire and move back to the old country where he could enjoy a slower pace of life and reconnect with his roots.
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old country
noun
The country of origin of an immigrant or of a person of immigrant descent.
Exact(53)
"It's quite an old country.
"I'm just an old country boy.
I'm just an old country doctor".
"The old country".
"Funny old country.
And it's a 250-year old country.
Similar(7)
Maybe he can rule a new-old country called Gaul.
"We're only a 78-year-old country," she continued.
New Country red wellies, Old Country red cords; Old Town cocaine, Old Country sloe gin etc.
Was there really an Old Country?
Saturday, October 15 Holy Root Cemetery, Old Country Rd., Westbury.
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