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Meaning of canton
canton (n)
a city on the Zhu Jiang delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port
a small administrative division of a country
canton (v)
provide housing for (military personnel)
divide into cantons, of a country
canton (n.)
A song or canto
A small portion; a division; a compartment.
A small community or clan.
A small territorial district; esp. one of the twenty-two independent states which form the Swiss federal republic; in France, a subdivision of an arrondissement. See Arrondissement.
A division of a shield occupying one third part of the chief, usually on the dexter side, formed by a perpendicular line from the top of the shield, meeting a horizontal line from the side.
canton (v. i.)
To divide into small parts or districts; to mark off or separate, as a distinct portion or division.
To allot separate quarters to, as to different parts or divisions of an army or body of troops.
canton Sentence Examples
- The small town was located in the northeastern canton of the country.
- Each canton in Switzerland has its own distinct culture and traditions.
- The flag of Switzerland features a white cross on a red background, with each arm of the cross representing a different canton.
- The canton of Zurich is known for its vibrant nightlife and bustling city atmosphere.
- Residents of the canton organized a festival to celebrate their local heritage.
- The cantonal government oversees public services and administration within each canton.
- The canton of Geneva is home to many international organizations and diplomatic missions.
- The cantonal parliament debated proposed legislation to address environmental concerns.
- The borders between cantons are marked by signs and often follow natural geographical features.
- Each canton has its own educational system, with some variations in curriculum and school policies.
FAQs About the word canton
a city on the Zhu Jiang delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port, a small administrative division of a country, pr
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The small town was located in the northeastern canton of the country.
Each canton in Switzerland has its own distinct culture and traditions.
The flag of Switzerland features a white cross on a red background, with each arm of the cross representing a different canton.
The canton of Zurich is known for its vibrant nightlife and bustling city atmosphere.
