county
US /ˈkaʊn.t̬i/
UK /ˈkaʊn.t̬i/

1.
contea, provincia
a geographical and administrative division of a country, used for local government purposes
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The new regulations apply to all residents within the county.
Le nuove normative si applicano a tutti i residenti all'interno della contea.
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She works for the county government.
Lavora per il governo della contea.