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yorkshire

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈjɔɹkʃɝ// york·shire Informal

n. a large and famous county in northern England known for its beautiful countryside and friendly people. It is often called 'God's Own County' by the people who live there.

n. a historic county in Northern England, the largest in the United Kingdom. Often divided into administrative ridings, it is culturally distinct and frequently associated with specific regional dialects and industrial history.


SIMPLE

We spent our summer holiday hiking in the hills of Yorkshire.

CONTEXTUAL

Many famous writers, including the Brontë sisters, drew inspiration from the wild and moody landscapes of the Yorkshire moors.

COMPLEX

The economic transition of Yorkshire from a coal and textile powerhouse to a hub for digital technology and tourism reflects broader shifts in the British post-industrial landscape.

Origin

From Middle English Yorkschire; equivalent to York (“English city”) + shire. Displaced native cognate Middle English Everwich schire, from Old English Eoforwīcsċīr.

Usage

When used as a proper noun, it is always capitalised.

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