Leicester

/ˈlɛstər/
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Other forms: Leicesters

Definitions of Leicester
  1. noun
    a largely agricultural county in central England
    synonyms: Leicestershire
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    county
    (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
  2. noun
    an industrial city in Leicestershire in central England; built on the site of a Roman settlement
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    city, metropolis, urban center
    a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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