Meaning
county
- an administrative territorial division, especially in English-speaking countries
- the historic domain or territory ruled by a count
In a sentence
Quella contea americana ha leggi molto severe sul riciclaggio dei rifiuti.
That American county has very strict laws on waste recycling.
In quale contea inglese si trova la tenuta di famiglia?
In which English county is the family estate located?
Il piccolo comune non appartiene a nessuna delle contee confinanti.
The small municipality does not belong to any of the neighboring counties.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| contea | feminine · singular |
| contee | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Italy uses 'provincia' or 'regione'; 'contea' is used almost exclusively for foreign or historical territories.