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Buckinghamshire

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

noun

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


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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"Most of our buildings cannot be cooled adequately and there is little shade outside," one school in southeastern Buckinghamshire said.

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

Sir Keir had spent the weekend mulling over his future at Chequers, the prime minister's country residence in Buckinghamshire.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

The court heard the artist, who lives in High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, was compliant throughout the process.

From BBC Apr. 23, 2026

Charity, The Horse Trust based in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire provides retirement and respite for the UK's police and military horses.

From BBC Mar. 31, 2026

Buckinghamshire Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing twenty- nine-year-old woman, Megan Hipwell, of Blenheim Road, Witney.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

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