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- DictionaryCoun·ty/ˈkoun(t)ē/
noun
- 1. (in the US) a political and administrative division of a state, providing certain local governmental services.
In the United States, a county or county equivalent is an administrative or political subdivision of a U.S. state or other territories of the United States which consists of a geographic area with specific boundaries and usually some level of governmental authority.
Add to word list. Add to word list. B2. a political division of the UK or Ireland, forming the largest unit of local government, or the largest political division of a state in the U.S: County Antrim. A county usually consists of several towns and the rural areas that surround them.
Britannica Dictionary definition of COUNTY. [count] : an area of a state or country that is larger than a city and has its own government to deal with local matters. the largest school district in the county. — often used before another noun. the county sheriff. a county fair.
Oct 19, 2023 · A county is a territorial division and a unit of local government in some countries. Counties are usually made up of cities, towns, and rural populations. The functions of a county vary from country to country. In the United States, counties are usually government units below the state level.
May 1, 2024 · A county is a region of Britain, Ireland, or the USA which has its own local government. He is living now in his mother's home county of Oxfordshire. Over 50 events are planned throughout the county.
Definition of county noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. The largest administrative division of most states in the United States. 2. a. A territorial division exercising administrative, judicial, and political functions in Great Britain and Ireland. b. The territory under the jurisdiction of a count or earl. 3. The people living in a county.
