God's country

noun

1. an area or region supposed to be favored by God, especially a naturally beautiful rural area.

2. an isolated rural area.

3. one's native region.

Word History and Origins

Origin of God's country¹

1860–65;

Example Sentences

The wage slaves of L.A. are going home to God’s country.

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In March, he stormed off the set of “Saturday Night Live” as soon as the credits rolled, hopping a private jet back to his hometown and petulantly posting “Get me to God’s country” on social media.

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“Get me to God’s country,” he wrote over the image.

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The singer’s unexpected departure and social media post quickly generated headlines in March and became fodder for social media critics, some of whom saw Wallen’s “God’s country” line as a dig at New York.

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He also said he found the musician’s “God’s country” post odd.

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