in-country

adjective or adverb

: being or taking place in a country that is the focus of activity (such as military operations or scientific research) by the government or citizens of another country

scientists and in-country colleagues will carry out field research

—Tropicus Conservation International

readied my gear for my first mission in-country

—Darryl Young

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