Canton
noun
A part of a country or state that has its own government to deal with local problems.
Switzerland is divided into 26 cantons.
Often appears as...
- canton of zurich
- valais canton
noun
In heraldry, a small, square division of a shield, usually in the top left.
The noble family's crest was a blue canton on a silver shield.
Often appears as...
- canton of a coat of arms
- canton in heraldry
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A type of fabric weave that has a soft, puffy appearance.
She bought a new dress made of canton.
Often appears as...
- canton flannel
- canton fabric
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Technical
noun
An administrative unit in certain communist countries.
In Vietnam, the local government operates at a canton level.
Often appears as...
- canton government
- canton system
noun
A part of a country or state that has its own government to deal with local problems.
Switzerland is divided into 26 cantons.
Often appears as...
- canton of zurich
- valais canton
noun
In heraldry, a small, square division of a shield, usually in the top left.
The noble family's crest was a blue canton on a silver shield.
Often appears as...
- canton of a coat of arms
- canton in heraldry
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A type of fabric weave that has a soft, puffy appearance.
She bought a new dress made of canton.
Often appears as...
- canton flannel
- canton fabric
Usage tips
Technical
noun
An administrative unit in certain communist countries.
In Vietnam, the local government operates at a canton level.
Often appears as...
- canton government
- canton system
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Local Autonomy
A canton has its own leaders and laws, separate from the national government.
The canton's laws on commerce are slightly different from the national regulations.
Pro Tip 2/3Swiss Political Unit
In Switzerland, a canton is like a state in the USA, with its own unique customs and identity.
Each of the Swiss cantons has its own official language and educational system.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Large
Cantons can be small; size doesn't define them, their self-governing status does.
Despite its small territory, the canton has a robust local economy.
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Queens of the High Seas...
she was a businesswoman until the end and she moved back to canton and continued to live out her life uh on the procedure of her gambling dance and bordellos they say so so wait she she's a pirate she becomes the respectable
Video examples
Queens of the High Seas...
she was a businesswoman until the end and she moved back to canton and continued to live out her life uh on the procedure of her gambling dance and bordellos they say so so wait she she's a pirate she becomes the respectable
Example 1 of 1
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C. J. McCollum
American Athlete
Canton has meant a lot to me.
Quote examples
C. J. McCollum
American Athlete
Canton has meant a lot to me.
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