English > shire: 2 senses > noun 1, location| Meaning | A former administrative district of England; equivalent to a county. |
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| Parts | county town, shire town | The town or city that is the seat of government for a shire |
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| Region | United Kingdom, UK, U.K., Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Great Britain | A monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles |
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| Broader | administrative district, administrative division, territorial division | A district defined for administrative purposes |
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| Spanish | condado, shire |
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