county (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊnti/

Definition

A large administrative division of a country, especially in the UK and the US.

Examples

• The crime rate has increased in this county over the past year.

• She grew up in a small rural county in the Midwest.

• The county council is responsible for local services like schools and roads.

Synonyms of county

Words with a similar meaning to county:

• district
• shire
• borough
• parish

Antonyms of county

Words with the opposite meaning to county:

• city
• nation

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