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Meaning of "Leicestershire" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LEICESTERSHIRE

Leicestershire  [ˈlɛstəˌʃɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LEICESTERSHIRE

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Leicestershire is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LEICESTERSHIRE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Leicestershire

Leicestershire

Leicestershire is a landlocked county in the English Midlands. It takes its name from the City of Leicester, traditionally its administrative centre, although the City of Leicester unitary authority is today administered separately from the rest of Leicestershire. The county borders Nottinghamshire to the north, Lincolnshire to the north-east, Rutland to the east, Northamptonshire to the south-east, Warwickshire to the south-west, Staffordshire to the west, and Derbyshire to the north-west. The border with Warwickshire is Watling Street. The county has a population of just under 1 million with over half the population living in Leicester's built-up area.

Definition of Leicestershire in the English dictionary

The definition of Leicestershire in the dictionary is a county of central England: absorbed the small historical county of Rutland in 1974; Rutland and Leicester city became independent unitary authorities in 1997: largely agricultural. Administrative centre: Leicester. Pop : 619 200. Area : 2084 sq km Shortened form: Leicester, Leics.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LEICESTERSHIRE


Bedfordshire
ˈbɛdfədˌʃɪə
Buckinghamshire
ˈbʌkɪŋəmˌʃɪə
Cambridgeshire
ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒˌʃɪə
Derbyshire
ˈdɑːbɪˌʃɪə
Gloucestershire
ˈɡlɒstəˌʃɪə
Hampshire
ˈhæmpˌʃɪə
Hertfordshire
ˈhɑːtfədˌʃɪə
Lanarkshire
ˈlænəkˌʃɪə
Lancashire
ˈlæŋkəˌʃɪə
Lincolnshire
ˈlɪŋkənˌʃɪə
Northamptonshire
nɔːˈθæmptənˌʃɪə
Nottinghamshire
ˈnɒtɪŋəmˌʃɪə
Oxfordshire
ˈɒksfədˌʃɪə
Radnorshire
ˈrædnəˌʃɪə
Shropshire
ˈʃrɒpˌʃɪə
Staffordshire
ˈstæfədˌʃɪə
Warwickshire
ˈwɒrɪkˌʃɪə
Wigtownshire
ˈwɪɡtənˌʃɪə
Worcestershire
ˈwʊstəˌʃɪə
Yorkshire
ˈjɔːkˌʃɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LEICESTERSHIRE

Leibnitz
Leibnitz´s law
Leibnitz´s rule
Leibnitzian
Leibniz Mountains
Leibniz´s law
Leibniz´s rule
Leibnizian
Leibovitz
Leicester
Leichhardt
Leics
Leiden
Leif Ericson
Leigh
Leigh Fermor
Leighton
Leinster

WORDS THAT END LIKE LEICESTERSHIRE

Ayrshire
Berkshire
Carmarthenshire
Central Bedfordshire
Cheshire
Devonshire
Dunbartonshire
Flintshire
Herefordshire
hire
Huntingdonshire
Monmouthshire
New Hampshire
North Yorkshire
Pembrokeshire
Perthshire
Renfrewshire
shire
South Yorkshire
West Yorkshire
Wiltshire

Synonyms and antonyms of Leicestershire in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Leicestershire» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LEICESTERSHIRE

Find out the translation of Leicestershire to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Leicestershire from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Leicestershire» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

莱斯特郡
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Leicestershire
570 millions of speakers

English

Leicestershire
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लीसेस्टरशायर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يسترشير
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Лестершир
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Leicestershire
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

লিসেস্টারসেয়ার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Leicestershire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Leicestershire
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Leicestershire
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

レスターシャー州
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

레스터 셔
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Leicestershire
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Leicestershire
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

லீஸ்செஸ்டெர்ஷைர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लीसेस्टरशायर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Leicestershire
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Leicestershire
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Leicestershire
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Лестершир
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Leicestershire
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Λέστερσαϊρ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Leicestershire
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Leicestershire
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Leicestershire
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Leicestershire

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LEICESTERSHIRE»

The term «Leicestershire» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.304 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LEICESTERSHIRE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Leicestershire» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Leicestershire» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Leicestershire

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LEICESTERSHIRE»

Discover the use of Leicestershire in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Leicestershire and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Birds of Leicestershire and Rutland
The County Avifaunas are a growing series of books, each of which gives detailsof the status and range of every species on the county list, with a detailed breakdown of rarityrecords.
Dave Gamble, Roger Davies, Andrew Harrop, 2009
2
A Gentry Community: Leicestershire in the Fifteenth Century, ...
An examination of the gentry as land holders, pillars of society, political leaders, family members and individuals.
Eric Acheson, Rosamond McKitterick, 2003
3
The Supplementary Volume to the Leicestershire Views: ...
Containing a Series of Excursions in the Year 1790, to the Villages and Places of Note in the County. By John Throsby. To which are Added, in Notes, the Most Valuable Parts of Burton, Nichols, and Other Antecedent Writers on Leicestershire ...
John Throsby, 1790
4
Leicestershire and Rutland
This volume shows that the large and the small Midland counties possess a varied and rewarding range of buildings.
Nikolaus Pevsner, Elizabeth Williamson, Geoffrey K. Brandwood, 1985
5
Bromley: Midlands family history, and the search for the ...
Far more than just a family history, this book draws on a range of reference works to take us to next level in genealogical research methods.
Ian Bromley, 2007
6
Folklore of Leicestershire and Rutland
Focusing on Leicestershire and Rutland in central England, this book examines the folklore of the area, such as the seasonal customs, traditions, rituals, and taboos.
Roy Palmer, 2002
7
The Tithe Maps of England and Wales: A Cartographic Analysis ...
Leicestershire. PRO 1R29 and 1R30 19/1-168 353 tithe districts: 527,119 acres 167 tithe commutations: 157,271 acres 37 voluntary tithe agreements, 1.30 compulsory tithe awards, 1 corn rent annuity Tithe and tithe commutation The ...
Roger J. P. Kain, Richard R. Oliver, Rodney E. J. Fry, 1995
8
The Leicestershire experiment and plan
The system of secondary education as it stands in Leicestershire and in most of the country is the result of developments which took place during the period between the two wars, and which were given statutory confirmation by the Education ...
Stewart C. Mason, 1964
9
Transactions of the Leicestershire Architectural and ...
HAVING been desired by the Architectural and Archaeological Society of Leicestershire to read a short Paper on this Church, it gives me pleasure to comply with the request. Although Kibworth Church is very uniform in plan, and does uot ...
‎1870
10
Glenfield (Leicestershire) Parish Register Transcripts, ...
Bishops transcripts used for earlier dates and missing years.
Glenfield Parish (Glenfield, England), Jonathan E. O. Wilshere, 1968

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LEICESTERSHIRE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Leicestershire is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Leicestershire CCC stuck at the bottom of table after defeat at …
Leicestershire slumped to their eighth defeat of the season and remain rooted to the bottom of the County Championship Division Two table ... «Leicester Mercury, Jul 15»
2
Melton patients invited to attend governing body meeting of NHS …
Melton patients are invited to attend the next governing body meeting of NHS East Leicestershire and Rutland Clinical Commissioning Group ... «Melton Times, Jul 15»
3
7 stunning walking routes in Leicestershire | Leicester Mercury
Leicestershire is a popular location for walkers and keen ramblers, and provides plenty of walks for all abilities, county-wide. Here are 7 of the ... «Leicester Mercury, Jul 15»
4
Leicestershire maze inspired by the Rugby World Cup
With England playing host to the Rugby World Cup this year, the Wistow Maze in Leicestershire has been inspired to create its own sporting ... «ITV News, Jul 15»
5
Glamping spots in Leicestershire and Rutland: Four of the best
This glamping site, positioned in the Exton Park estate is only a short drive away from Rutland Water, and offers accommodation for up to 6 ... «Leicester Mercury, Jul 15»
6
10 unique wedding venues in Leicestershire
Away from the churches, stately homes and registry offices usually associated with wedding ceremonies, Leicestershire has a wide range of ... «Leicester Mercury, Jul 15»
7
Sir Clive Loader will not seek re-election as Leicestershire police …
Sir Clive Loader has said he will not be seeking re-election as Leicestershire's police and crime commissioner. Conservative Sir Clive has ... «Leicester Mercury, Jul 15»
8
Athletics: Trio of Leicestershire athletes enjoy medal success at …
Ivan Tapper and Isaac Akers both clinched gold medals in the intermediate boys, in Gateshead, to earn their place in the England Schools ... «Leicester Mercury, Jul 15»
9
Tennis: Leicestershire ready for action at Aegon County Cup
The men's and women's teams both compete in Division Three of their respective competitions in the premier national inter-county event. «Leicester Mercury, Jul 15»
10
Inside Cricket: Can Leicestershire Foxes really make impact in RL50 …
Given that Leicestershire have failed to mount a serious threat in either the LV= County Championship or the Natwest T20 Blast this season, ... «Leicester Mercury, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Leicestershire [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/leicestershire>. May 2024 ».
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