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Definition county in British English

county noun

[countable] noun
/ˈkaʊnti/
1

a region that has its own local government in some countries such as the UK and US

Example

the county of Essex

Example

At the age of 12, he represented his county at cricket.

Example

the busiest market in the county

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1.1

relating to a county or its government

Example

county councillors

Example

She's in the county youth orchestra.

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Definition county in British English