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county

noun

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
C
Ends with
Y
Contains
OU
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

    “the county has a population of 12,345 people”

noun

  1. (United States) the largest administrative district within a state

    “the county plans to build a new road”

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Example Sentences

the county has a population of 12,345 people
the county plans to build a new road
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