Synonyms for

Counties

Verb / ˈkaʊnti:z / / ˈkaʊni:z / Another word for counties — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Counties are regions or areas of a country that have their own local government.

Synonyms & similar words

county districts provinces territories states region division zone jurisdiction locale area region zone territory province district department sector realm state domain

Synonyms by register

Formal

shires provinces territories

Informal

areas districts boroughs

Literary

domains realms

Antonyms

villages towns cities districts regions states

Common collocations

  • county council
  • county court
  • county line
  • county fair
  • county seat
  • county road
  • county border

Word family

noun county
adjective county

Usage note

A county is a geographical region of a country used for administrative or other purposes. It is often a subdivision of a larger administrative region.

Example sentences

  1. I went to the county fair with my family.
  2. My friend lives in a different county than me.
  3. The county clerk keeps important records.
  4. The county board approved the new budget.
  5. The county sheriff caught the thief.

Quotes

  • "I was brought up in the county of Kings. Kings County, Brooklyn, New York. The world over, it's known as Brooklyn." - Larry King
  • "I come from Bristol, England, and that's where my accent is from - from the west country." - David Prowse
  • "I was born in the city of Bombay...once upon a time. No, that won't do, there's no getting away from the date: I was born in Doctor Narlikar's Nursing Home on August 15th, 1947. And the time? The time matters, too. Well then: at night." - Salman Rushdie

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