Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
county-seat
noun
ˈkaʊnti siːt
Definition
A county-seat is a city or town that serves as the administrative center of a county.
Examples
- The county-seat of Jefferson County is Springfield.
- Every county in the state has a designated county-seat.
- The residents of the county-seat often have easier access to government services.
Meaning
It is where the main government buildings, such as the courthouse and county offices, are located.
Synonyms
- administrative center
- capital
- borough
