God's country
Americannoun
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an area or region supposed to be favored by God, especially a naturally beautiful rural area.
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an isolated rural area.
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one's native region.
Etymology
Origin of God's country
1860–65;
Example Sentences
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"Get me to God's country," he wrote over a photo of his private jet.
From Salon ● Apr. 1, 2025
“This is a clay dirt road way out in the middle of what we call God’s country on the way to a nice little fishing lake.”
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 20, 2020
“It’s God’s country, and it gives us peace. And that’s how I like to live, in peace.”
From Washington Post ● Mar. 22, 2015
I fought fire in God’s country and won!
From New York Times ● Jul. 14, 2014
But in our time the Labrador was just God's country, all rocks, ice, and sea, to put the fear into proud hearts—no need of teachers.
From A Man in the Open by Roger Pocock
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