"in country" meaning in English

See in country in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} in country (not comparable)
  1. (military, US) In combat in a foreign country, especially in Vietnam during the Vietnam War Tags: US, not-comparable Categories (topical): Military

Alternative forms

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