Synonyms for

County

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

Definition

A political and administrative division of a state or country.

Synonyms & similar words

district region province territory state division area zone tract sector borough parish shire jurisdiction realm domain land country nation commonwealth

Synonyms by register

Formal

administrative division district territory shire

Informal

borough parish precinct

Literary

realm dominion

Antonyms

city nation state country kingdom empire

Common collocations

  • county council
  • county court
  • county line
  • county seat
  • county fair
  • county jail
  • county road
  • county government

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 a formal term, often used in official contexts or when referring to specific administrative structures.

Example sentences

  1. The county fair is always so much fun!
  2. My family and I went on a road trip across the county.
  3. The county government is responsible for many important services.
  4. The school system is organized by county.
  5. My friend lives in the neighboring county.

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