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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Thompson took offense to the "God's country" crack, saying that Wallen's attitude toward New York was "not necessarily my favorite."
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
When I leave the demonstration, I drive southeast out of Atlanta toward Arbery’s hometown, Brunswick, five hours away on the Atlantic Ocean, across God’s country, where nobody wears a mask.
From New York Times • Jun. 26, 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
"Just think of it; he's going straight back to God's country," said someone near.
From Si Klegg, Book 3 (of 6) Si And Shorty Meet Mr. Rosenbaum, The Spy, Who Relates His Adventures by McElroy, John
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