0 an area in the south of Wales that was a county (= an area with its own local government) from 1974 to 1996:
The area has three tertiary colleges, two of which are in Gwent and one in West Glamorgan.
In my area of West Glamorgan, more than 22 percent of recorded crime was committed by juveniles.
The canalside cottage is now operated by West Glamorgan Association for the Disabled as a team room and gift shop.