Buckinghamshire

American  

[buhk-ing-uhm-sheer, -sher] / ˈbʌk ɪŋ əmˌʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

1. a county in southern England. 294 sq. mi. (761 sq. km).

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Buckinghamshire British  

/ ˈbʌkɪŋəmˌʃɪə, -ʃə /

noun

1. Bucks. a county in SE central England, containing the Vale of Aylesbury and parts of the Chiltern Hills: the geographic and ceremonial county includes Milton Keynes, which became an independent unitary authority in 1997. Administrative centre: Aylesbury. Pop (excluding Milton Keynes): 478 000 (2003 est). Area (excluding Milton Keynes): 1568 sq km (605 sq miles)

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Buckinghamshire

Hammami also completed a remote-learning course in aviation management at Buckinghamshire New University, about 30 minutes west of central London, according to a spokesman for the university.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

The 1971 film was the first screen adaptation of the 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, written by Roald Dahl at his home in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Chiltern Railways, which was privatised in 1996, operates services from London Marylebone to Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Warwickshire, as well as destinations in the West Midlands.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

There has been opposition to some of these developments in the UK too, from Buckinghamshire and Berkshire to Brick Lane in east London, with locals fearing their areas will be negatively impacted.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

Anyone with information regarding Mrs. Hipwell is requested to contact Buckinghamshire Police.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins