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; Americanism

Example Sentences

I am sorry to give you a heartache, but I am going back to Gods country some day, nevertheless.

From Project Gutenberg

She would talk to him about keeping such late hoursif she were not going back to Gods country next week.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• country of origin
• homeland