county

• Ein Verwaltungsbezirk oder eine Gebietseinheit innerhalb eines Landes oder Staates, oft für Zwecke der lokalen Selbstverwaltung genutzt; in einigen Ländern (z. B. Großbritannien) bezeichnet es auch eine historische Grafschaft.

A noun referring to a geographical and administrative division within a country or state, often used for local government purposes.

1. Administrative divisionA2formal

   A territorial division of a country, typically the largest local administrative unit.

   Verwaltungseinheit

   • She lives in a small town in the county of Kent.
   • The county council is responsible for local services.
   • He was elected as the county sheriff.

   Synonymeadministrative divisiondistrictprovinceregionshire

2. B1formalbritish

   A historical region or area with its own traditions and identity.

   Grafschaft

   • Yorkshire is the largest historic county in England.
   • The county of Cornwall has a distinct culture.
   • Many English counties have their own flags.

   Synonymeprovinceregionshireterritory