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   Coun·ty

   /ˈkoun(t)ē/

   

   noun

   • 1. (in the US) a political and administrative division of a state, providing certain local governmental services.
   • ▪ a territorial division of some countries, forming the chief unit of local administration.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French conte, from Latin comitatus, from comes, comit- (see count2). The word seems first to have denoted a periodical meeting held to transact shire business.

   Derivatives

   • 1. countywide adjective

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   What does County mean in English?

   • one of the chief administrative divisions of a country or state, as in Great Britain and Ireland. one of the larger divisions for purposes of local administration, as in Canada and New Zealand. the territory of a county, especially its rural areas: We farmed out in the county before moving to town.

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   What is a county in a state?

   • 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.

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   What is a county seat?

   • Most counties have a county seat: a city, town, or other named place where its administrative functions are centered. Some New England states use the term shire town to mean "county seat".

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   What does a county consist of?

   • A county may be further subdivided into districts, hundreds, townships, or other administrative jurisdictions within the county. A county usually, but not always, contains cities, towns, townships, villages, or other municipal corporations, which in most cases are somewhat subordinate or dependent upon county governments.

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   Learn the origin, usage, and examples of the word county, which can refer to a territorial division of a state or country, or the domain of a count. See also related words and phrases, and the difference between county and count.

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   Learn the meaning and origin of county, a term for a large administrative division of a state or country. See how to use county in a sentence and explore related words and synonyms.

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   A county is a geographic region of a country used for administrative or other purposes in some nations. The term is derived from the Old French comté denoting a jurisdiction under the sovereignty of a count or a viscount.

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   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.

   State, Federal District Or Territory	Total(2019 Population[42])	Total(land Area[43])	Subdivisions[7](counties)
   Alabama	4,903,185	50,645 sq mi131,171 km	67
   Alaska	731,545	570,641 sq mi1,477,953 km	—
   Arizona	7,278,717	113,594 sq mi294,207 km	15
   Arkansas	3,017,825	52,035 sq mi134,771 km	75

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   A county is an area of a state or country that is larger than a city and has its own government to deal with local matters. The term can also refer to the largest school district in the county, the county sheriff, or the county fair. See examples and synonyms for county in different contexts.

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    4 days ago · A county is a region of Britain, Ireland, or the USA with its own local government. Learn the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of county in different contexts and languages.