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sussex

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsəsɪks// sus·sex

n. a historic area in South East England. It is famous for its beautiful coastline, green hills, and historic towns like Brighton.

n. a historic county in South East England, traditionally divided into East and West Sussex. It is bordered by the English Channel to the south and Surrey to the north.


SIMPLE

We spent our summer holiday hiking in Sussex.

CONTEXTUAL

The South Downs National Park covers a large portion of Sussex, offering stunning views across the English countryside.

COMPLEX

Historically a single kingdom of the South Saxons, Sussex was later partitioned into two administrative counties for local government purposes while maintaining a unified cultural identity.

Origin

Inherited from Old English Sūþseaxan (literally “South Saxons”), which stood for both Sussex and its people. The town in New Brunswick may have been named after Sussex, New Jersey. The civil parish is named after the town.

Usage

Used as a proper noun; typically does not take an article unless used as a modifier.

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