city and county
A 'city and county' refers to a merged administrative entity where a city and its surrounding county form a single jurisdiction, simplifying governance and public services.
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Definition
C1Government
(administrative, technical)A merged administrative area where a city and its surrounding county operate under a single jurisdiction.
Example
- San Francisco is a city and county, meaning it has a unified government structure.
- The city and county of Denver provides streamlined services to its residents.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "city and county":
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