counties
word · lemma: county
Definition
Areas within a country that have their own local government, usually larger than cities or towns. For example, the U.S. and the UK are divided into many counties.
Usage & Nuances
'County' is used mostly in the US, UK, and Ireland. The term may not apply to all countries; in some places, similar divisions are called 'regions' or 'provinces.' Common phrase: 'county government.' Don't confuse with 'country' (nation).
Spanish: condadosPortuguese (BR): condadosPortuguese (PT): condadosChinese (Simplified): 县Chinese (Traditional): 縣Hindi: जिलेArabic: مقاطعات
Example Sentences
There are many counties in Texas.
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Different counties have different rules about recycling.
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He visited several counties last summer.
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Some counties are famous for their natural parks.
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Jobs in rural counties can be hard to find.
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Local elections are held separately in all counties.
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