"old country" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: old countries [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} old country (plural old countries)
  1. The country of origin of an immigrant or of a person of immigrant descent. Related terms: back east, home country, homeland, where are you from
    Sense id: en-old_country-en-noun-s4El9m6w Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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