sussex

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Sussex is a county in southern England known for its rolling hills and coastline.

Definition

Proper noun 1. A historic county in southern England: Sussex is a region on the south coast of England, bordering the English Channel. It is traditionally divided into East Sussex and West Sussex. 2. A former Anglo-Saxon kingdom: Historically, Sussex was one of the kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon England, founded in the 5th century. It was later annexed by the kingdom of Wessex in the 9th century.

Usage Examples

• As a geographic/county name:
  • We spent our holiday walking along the cliffs in Sussex.
  • Brighton is a major city in East Sussex.
• Referring to its history:
  • The Kingdom of Sussex was established by Saxon settlers.
  • Sussex was incorporated into Wessex in 827 AD.

Advanced Usage

• "University of Sussex": Refers to a well-known public research university located near Brighton, England.
  • She earned her degree in psychology at the University of Sussex.
• "Sussex spaniel": A breed of dog originating from the county.
  • The Sussex spaniel is known for its golden-liver coat and gentle demeanor.

Variants and Related Words

• Sussexian (adj, informal): Relating to Sussex or its inhabitants.
  • The Sussexian landscape is famously beautiful.
• East Sussex (proper noun): The eastern part of the historic county, now an administrative county.
• West Sussex (proper noun): The western part of the historic county, now an administrative county.

Synonyms

• The South Downs: Refers to the chalk hill range that runs through the county, often used poetically to represent the area.
• The Saxon shore: A historical term for parts of the south coast, which can include Sussex.

Related Phrases

• "South Downs Way": A long-distance footpath and bridleway running through Sussex.
  • They hiked a section of the South Downs Way last weekend.
• "Sussex by the Sea": The title of a famous song adopted as the unofficial anthem of the county.
  • The crowd sang "Sussex by the Sea" at the county fair.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a county in southern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that was captured by Wessex in the 9th century

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