County meaning

What does “county” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“county” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government.

county

noun

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
“the county has a population of 12,345 people”
(United States) the largest administrative district within a state
“the county plans to build a new road”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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