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Ország
country
Beginnernoun
Definition
A nation with its own government occupying a territory.
Example
Magyarország közép-európai ország.
Hungary is a Central European country.
Etymology
'Ország' is rooted in the Old Hungarian word 'orszag', derived from the Slavic root 'sьludъ', meaning 'land' or 'territory'. It reflects historical and cultural notions of governance and community.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ország' is employed in formal documents, literature, discussions about politics, and geography. It is standard across Hungary's various regions and is used in both spoken and written contexts.