What is another word for minor county?
Pronunciation: [mˈa͡ɪnə kˈa͡ʊnti] (IPA) 
Minor county is a term that refers to a small administrative area in some parts of the world, particularly in England and Ireland. Synonyms for minor county include shire, county, district, region, jurisdiction, and territory. The usage of these terms may vary depending on the context or location, but they all generally refer to a local or regional administrative area that is smaller than a state or province. Some other synonyms that are sometimes used in place of minor county include canton, parish, and borough. Regardless of the term used, these administrative areas play an important role in defining local government, civic planning, and community identity in many regions of the world.
