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county

The word “county” has 2 syllables: coun-ty

It's pronounced as /ˈkaʊnti/

What is synonym and antonym for county?

In the thesaurus, “county” has 5 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for county along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for county

  • administrative division
  • district
  • municipality
  • region
  • shire

Antonyms for county

  • borough
  • capital
  • city
  • metropolis
  • urban center

Meanings of county

  • noun
    1. The land ruled by a count or a countess.
    2. An administrative region of various countries, including Bhutan, Canada, China, Croatia, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania, South Korea, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and 48 of the 50 United States (excluding Alaska and Louisiana).
    3. A definitive geographic region, without direct administrative functions.
    4. A jail operated by a county government.
  • adjective
    1. Characteristic of a ‘county family’; representative of the gentry or aristocracy of a county.

Example Sentences

  • The county is responsible for maintaining local roads.
  • She works for the county government office.
  • The county fair attracts visitors from nearby towns.
  • Taxes are collected at the county level.
  • The county approved a new development plan.

On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to county, such as: administrative division, borough, capital, city, district, metropolis, municipality.

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