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subcounty

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Below the level of a county.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • a subcounty administrative unit

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

An administrative unit making up part of a county.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • the subcounties of Uganda

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Narrower terms: gombolola

History

Etymology

From sub- + county.