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Definition county in American English

county noun

[countable] noun
/ˈkaʊnti/
1

a region that has its own local government in some countries such as the U.K. and U.S.

Example

Both candidates have visited every county in the state.

Example

the busiest market in the county

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1.1

relating to a county or its government

Example

She's in the county youth orchestra.

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Definition county in American English