County — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈkau̇n-tē/ coun·ty

Meaning & Definition of County

County (noun)

  1. the domain of a count
  2. 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
  3. the people of a county
  4. count

Word Forms of County

Inflections: counties

Derived words: county (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of County

Middle English counte, from Anglo-French cunté, counté, from Medieval Latin comitatus, from Late Latin, office of a count, from comit-, comes count count

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for County

Words & Phrases Containing County

county borough, county agent, county court, county fair, county palatine, county seat, county town, administrative county

Frequently Asked Questions about County

What does "County" mean?

"County" means the domain of a count. As a noun, it is defined as: the domain of a count. It has 4 distinct senses.

Is "County" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"County" is a noun.

Is "County" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "County" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "County"?

"County" is pronounced /ˈkau̇n-tē/ and divided into syllables as coun·ty.

What is the origin of the word "County"?

"County" comes from Middle English counte, from Anglo-French cunté, counté, from Medieval Latin comitatus, from Late Latin, office of a count, from comit-, comes count count. First known use: 14th century.

What CEFR level is "County"?

"County" is a B2-level word in SophDict's CEFR vocabulary lists, which group English words from A1 (beginner) to C2 (proficient).

What topics is "County" used in?

"County" is commonly used in topics such as Places & Transportation.

What are the forms of "County"?

The word forms of "County" include counties.