in country

adjective

In combat in a foreign country, especially in Vietnam during the Vietnam War

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Meanings

adjectivein country (not comparable)
  1. USnot comparablegovernmentIn combat in a foreign country, especially in Vietnam during the Vietnam War

    I was in country for four very nervous days before being issued a rifle and basic gear - no ammunition yet though.

    1992, Michael R. Conroy, Don't Tell America!

Synonyms & antonyms

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APA

in country. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20country

MLA

“in country.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20country. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “in country,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20country.

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