n. phr. Primarily Europe, but also any country other than the United States where one originally came from. Al's wife was born in Chicago but Al himself is from the old country, Ireland.
the old country
One's or one's ancestors' built-in country; the country of one's origin, abnormally in Europe. Ma keeps talking about activity aback to the old country. Let's save up and booty her abutting summer.Learn more: country, oldLearn more:
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