Country cuisine is a term that refers to the traditional or regional food of a particular country. There are numerous synonyms for country cuisine such as ethnic food, regional cuisine, local cuisine, and traditional food. Ethnic food refers to the food that is associated with a particular ethnic group. Regional cuisine refers to the food that is native to the particular geographical region. Local cuisine refers to the food that is unique to a particular locality. The term traditional food refers to the food that is passed down through generations and is associated with a particular culture. These synonyms are used interchangeably to describe the various types of country cuisine.