sussex
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.
Noun
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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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