Definition: In English, "York" is a place name in England, where York (of which there are several) was historically known as the capital city of England until it was divided into counties for the 13th century. The exact meaning of "yorku" is uncertain and its definition varies. Generally, it refers to someone who has been made a king or queen by a previous ruler in one's own country. It might also imply a large amount of land that would be owned by the monarch (a bit like owning an entire kingdom). The exact meaning of "yorku" is usually described as a small village, where a certain group of people lived who were made king or queen because they had been granted lands in their country. However, it could also refer to a large group of individuals living together under the leadership of a monarch or king.