What is another word for Derbyshire?

Pronunciation: [dˈɑːbɪʃə] (IPA)

Derbyshire is a county located in the East Midlands region of England. There are several synonyms that are used to represent the county such as 'Derby', 'the Peak District', and 'the Midlands'. Derby is the county town and is a significant cultural and economic center, and it can also be used as a synonym for Derbyshire. The Peak District is a national park located in Derbyshire, it is a famous tourist destination which has lots of natural attractions. The Midlands is a synonym for Derbyshire since it is a region where the county is located. All these synonyms represent the county in different contexts.

What are the hypernyms for Derbyshire?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Derbyshire

Rake: a word common in Derbyshire, Yorkshire, and the Lakes, which has been much misunderstood.
"Climbing in The British Isles. Vol. 1 - England"
W. P. Haskett Smith
Dale: curiously used in Derbyshire for each separate section of a river valley, which elsewhere would form only one dale.
"Climbing in The British Isles. Vol. 1 - England"
W. P. Haskett Smith
We have noted particulars of the ceremony as carried out at Ashbourne, Derbyshire.
"England in the Days of Old"
William Andrews

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