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county

[ˈkaʊnti]

county Definition

a territorial division of a state or country, forming the chief unit of local administration.

Using county: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "county" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She lives in a small town in the county.

  • Example

    The county government is responsible for maintaining the roads.

  • Example

    The county fair is held every year in August.

county Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for county

Phrases with county

  • the town or city that is the administrative center of a county

    Example

    The county seat of Los Angeles County is the city of Los Angeles.

  • an elected body that governs a county

    Example

    The county council is responsible for making decisions about local issues.

  • county court

    a court that has jurisdiction over cases within a county

    Example

    The county court handles traffic violations and other minor offenses.

Origins of county

from Old French 'conte', from Latin 'comitatus', from 'comes' meaning 'companion'

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Summary: county in Brief

The term 'county' [ˈkaʊnti] refers to a territorial division of a state or country, serving as the primary unit of local administration. It is used in phrases like 'county seat,' which denotes the administrative center of a county, and 'county council,' which refers to an elected governing body. Examples include 'The county government is responsible for maintaining the roads.'

How do native speakers use this expression?

My

uncle,

he

lived

in

Orange

County.