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Meaning of 'county' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . County [ n.]
- An earldom; the domain of a count or earl.
- A circuit or particular portion of a state or kingdom, separated from the rest of the territory, for certain purposes in the administration of justice and public affairs; -- called also a shire. See Shire.
- A count; an earl or lord.

Meaning of 'county' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . county [ n]
Meaning (1):
- (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
Example in sentence:
  • the county has a population of 12,345 people
Meaning (2):
- (United States) the largest administrative district within a state
Example in sentence:
  • the county plans to build a new road

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