Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

model country

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.97 in modern English

Syllables: mod-el -coun-try
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

4

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A micronation that has no intention of being internationally recognised.

noun

Synonym of micronation.

Example Sentences

"Operating a model country offers the least rewards in terms of integrity, since the operator must continue to observe tax and similar laws of the nation from which the model country secedes."
"I heard there was a micronation (model country) that was based on hemp called the Stoner Homeland but was unable to locate it."
"A micronation is an area that claims to have political sovereignty despite lack of recognition from governments or international organizations around the world. It is also sometimes called a model country or new country project."
"…a model country that exists solely as work of fiction, or just for fun; a tiny jurisdiction that has escaped the notice of major powers."

Etymology

From model + country, referring to a micronation as a replica (model) of a country.

Inflected Forms

model countries (plural) model-country (alternative)

Synonyms

micronation

Questions

What does model country mean?: A micronation that has no intention of being internationally recognised.
Where does model country come from?: From model + country, referring to a micronation as a replica (model) of a country.

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