plural counties
1
: the domain of a count
2
a
: one of the territorial divisions of England and Wales and formerly also of Scotland and Northern Ireland constituting the chief units for administrative, judicial, and political purposes
b(1)
: the people of a county
(2)
British
: the gentry of a county
3
: the largest territorial division for local government within a state of the U.S.
4
: the largest local administrative unit in various countries
county
adjective
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Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2025
Entire rural counties, including Del Norte, Madera, Tulare and Yuba, are designated shortage areas, according to state data.
—Bernard J. Wolfson and Vanessa G. Sánchez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
The woman went on to work for Bailey as a prostitute across Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties from March to April 2023, officials said.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2025
State, county and local law enforcement were investigating the shooting that took place early April 27, and anyone with photos, videos or other information was urged to contact police.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The nearly 12-mile stretch of I-4 in Orange and Osceola counties between State Road 528 and State Road 429 jumped to first place among the most clogged roadways in the nation in 2023 after ranking tenth the previous year, according to INRIX.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2025
Entire rural counties, including Del Norte, Madera, Tulare and Yuba, are designated shortage areas, according to state data.
—Bernard J. Wolfson and Vanessa G. Sánchez, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
The woman went on to work for Bailey as a prostitute across Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties from March to April 2023, officials said.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2025
State, county and local law enforcement were investigating the shooting that took place early April 27, and anyone with photos, videos or other information was urged to contact police.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
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“County.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/county. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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