county

noun
UK: /ˈkaʊnti/
US: /ˈkaʊnti/

  1. A part of a country, often with its own local government.

    1. I live in a small county near the coast. [ ] [ ]
    2. The county council is responsible for local services like schools and roads. [ ] [ ]

  2. A geographical region within a state or country, typically having specific administrative functions.

    1. The elections are held on a county-by-county basis each year. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our county's historical society organizes events celebrating its local heritage. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

shire region district
county adjective

  1. Relating to a county.

    1. The county fair is always a big event. [ ] [ ]
    2. County officials have announced new environmental protection measures. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "county" in English means: A part of a country, often with its own local government., A geographical region within a state or country, typically having specific administrative functions..

The phonetic transcription of "county" is /ˈkaʊnti/ in British English and /ˈkaʊnti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "county": shire, region, district.

Example usage of "county": "I live in a small county near the coast.". More examples on the page.