Definition

Proper noun: * A metropolitan county in northern England: South Yorkshire is a ceremonial and metropolitan county in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. It is an administrative area consisting of several major settlements and surrounding towns.

Usage

South Yorkshire is used as a geographic and administrative name. It typically functions as a proper noun and is often preceded by the preposition "in." * Sheffield is the largest city in South Yorkshire. * The university is located in South Yorkshire. * South Yorkshire Police issued a statement.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: The name can be used attributively to describe things originating from or related to the county.
  • South Yorkshire industry has a long history.
  • They are a South Yorkshire-based company.

Variants and Related Words

• South Yorkshireman/South Yorkshirewoman (noun): A person from South Yorkshire.
• South Yorkshire's (possessive form): Denoting something belonging to or associated with the county.
  • South Yorkshire's transport network.

Different Meanings

As a proper noun referring to a specific place, "South Yorkshire" does not have multiple dictionary definitions. Its meaning is fixed as the name of the county.

Synonyms

• Metropolitan county (general administrative term, not a synonym for the specific name).

Related Phrases

• In South Yorkshire: The standard phrase to indicate location within the county.
• Of South Yorkshire: Used to indicate origin or association.
  • The people of South Yorkshire.

Noun

1. a metropolitan county in northern England