Administrative division
Administrative division
An Administrative division, also known as subnational entity, administrative unit, subnational entity, first-level subdivision, and regional government, is a portion of a country or other region delineated for the purpose of administration. Administrative divisions are granted a certain degree of autonomy and are usually required to manage themselves through their own local governments. Countries are divided up into these smaller units to make managing their land and the affairs of their people easier.
Pronunciation
- Ad-min-is-tra-tive di-vi-sion
Etymology
The term "administrative division" is derived from the Latin words 'administrare' meaning 'to serve' or 'to manage', and 'divisio' meaning 'division'.
Related Terms
- Country: A nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory.
- Region: An area, especially part of a country, having definable characteristics but not always fixed boundaries.
- Local government: The administration of a particular town, county, or district, with representatives elected by those who live there.
- Autonomy: The right or condition of self-government.
- First-level subdivision: The highest or first level of division of a country.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Administrative division
- Wikipedia's article - Administrative division
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