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Meaning of shires
Administrative divisions of land
Etymology of shires
The word "shire" comes from Old English "scīr", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "skiziz", also the source of the Modern English word "shear", and is related to the Proto-Indo-European root "skei-", meaning "to cut" or "to divide".
Historically, the term "shire" was used in England from the 7th century to describe the administrative divisions of the kingdom, with each shire being governed by a sheriff or ealdorman.
Synonyms
counties
districts
provinces
regions
territories
areas
zones
sectors
divisions
parishes
boroughs
municipalities
townships
localities
jurisdictions
domains
lands
countries
states
commonwealths
kingdoms
principalities
duchies
earldoms
baronies
fiefdoms
manors
estates
holdings
properties
tracts
parcels
plots
acres
hectares
Definitions
- A shire is a traditional administrative division of land, typically of a county or similar area, used in the United Kingdom, Australia, and other countries.
- In medieval England, a shire was a division of land governed by a sheriff, with its own court and administrative system.
- The term is also used in fantasy fiction, such as in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, to describe a rural or idyllic region.
Usage Examples
- The company has offices in several shires across the country, providing local services to rural communities.
- The medieval shire of Yorkshire was an important center of trade and commerce in northern England.
- The Shire is a peaceful and idyllic region in Middle-earth, inhabited by hobbits and other creatures.
Antonyms
cities
towns
metropolises
urban areas
conurbations
megalopolises
municipalities
boroughs
cities
towns
villages
hamlets
metropolises
agglomerations
conurbations
urbanized areas
city-states
megacities
towns
municipalities