coun·ty 
/ˈkaʊnti/ noun
plural coun·ties /ˈkaʊnti/ noun [count] : an area of a state or country that is larger than a city and has its own government to deal with local matters
▪ the largest school district in the county — often used before another noun ▪ the county sheriff ▪ a county fair
▪ the largest school district in the county — often used before another noun ▪ the county sheriff ▪ a county fair
