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

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.

From Salon

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

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

“What are you trying to say? You trying to say that we are not in God’s country? We’re not all in God’s country?”

From Los Angeles Times

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