county town

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Explanation of "County Town"

Definition:
A "county town" is a noun that refers to the main town or city in a county (a smaller area of land within a country) where the local government offices are located. It is often the administrative center for that county.

Advanced Usage:

In some regions, the county town may also be a hub for commerce, education, and cultural activities. It can be a place where residents go for various services, shopping, and entertainment.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "county town," but you might come across related terms like "county seat" (used mainly in the United States) which has a similar meaning.

Different Meanings:

• In some contexts, "county town" can refer to any town within a county, but it most commonly means the main town where the government offices are located.

Synonyms:

• County seat (more common in American English)
• Administrative center
• Capital (in the context of a smaller administrative division)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly relate to "county town," but you might hear phrases like "in the county" or "county lines" referring to areas within a county.

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Noun

1. the town or city that is the seat of government for a shire

Synonyms

• shire town