coun
ty
Plural
counties
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(in the US) one of the areas into which a state is divided and has a local government of its own
- The county fair is an annual event that draws people from all over the region to celebrate agriculture and community.
- Our county government provides essential services such as law enforcement, public education, and road maintenance.
- The historic courthouse in the center of town serves as the administrative hub for the county.
- Local farmers in the county grow a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and wheat, contributing to the region's agricultural economy.
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(United Kingdom) a political division that has its own local government