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Leicester

DEFINITIONS OF: Leicester

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n a largely agricultural county in central England

Synonyms:
Leicestershire
Example of:
county
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

n an industrial city in Leicestershire in central England; built on the site of a Roman settlement

Example of:
city, metropolis, urban center
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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