Thesaurus: county

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1. n. An earldom; the domain of a count or earl.
2. n. 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.
3. n. A count; an earl or lord.
4. n. (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
5. n. (United States) the largest administrative district within a state
6. n:100 n. (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government n. (United States) the largest administrative district within a state