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shropshire

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˈʃɹɑpˌʃaɪɹ// shrop·shire

n. a large, quiet county in the West Midlands of England that sits next to the border with Wales. It is known for its beautiful hills and historic towns.

n. a non-metropolitan inland county in the West Midlands region of England, bordering Wales to the west. Often referred to as Salop in historical or formal contexts.


SIMPLE

We spent our summer holiday hiking in the Shropshire hills.

CONTEXTUAL

Many people visit Shropshire to see the Iron Bridge, which was the first of its kind in the world.

COMPLEX

The rural landscape of Shropshire remains largely agricultural, characterized by rolling hills and market towns that have preserved much of their medieval and Tudor architectural heritage.

Origin

From Old English Sċrobbesbyriġscīr, from Sċrobbesburh (“Shrewsbury”) + sċīr (“shire”).

Usage

As a proper noun designating a specific geographic region, it is typically used without an article.

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