Definition of canton - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geographyTECH. political division in SwitzerlandTECH.
- Geneva is a canton in Switzerland.
2.
FranceTECH. subdivision of a French arrondissementTECH.
- The canton of Nice is in the Alpes-Maritimes.
3.
flagTECH. rectangular inset on a flag's upper hoist sideTECH.
- The canton of the flag displayed stars.
4.
heraldryTECH. division of a shield in heraldryTECH.
- The family crest featured a blue canton.
Verb
1.
administrative divisionTECH. divide into administrative regions or districtsTECH.
- The country was cantoned into four major regions..
2.
military accommodationTECH. allocate quarters to military personnelTECH.
- The commander ordered to canton the soldiers in the village.
Images of canton
rectangular inset on a flag's upper hoist side 
division of a shield in heraldry
Expressions with canton
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instant stir-fried noodle dish from the Philippines
I cooked pancit canton for a quick snack.
one of the administrative regions in Switzerland
Geneva is a well-known Swiss canton.
Origin of canton
Italian, cantone (corner)
Terms with canton included in their meaning
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place
village in Glarus canton Switzerland
Swiss canton
canton in central Switzerland
geography
valley in Bern canton Switzerland
administrative area
canton in northwestern Switzerland divided into two demicantons
Swiss canton
canton in Switzerland with capital Delémont
acr: Kowloon-Canton Railway
railway system in Hong Kong
acr: Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation
company operating trains in Hong Kong
Costa Rican canton
canton of Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
Costa Rica canton
canton in Heredia Province, Costa Rica
Swiss district
administrative region and district in Bern canton, Switzerland
Swiss village
village in central Switzerland, Lucerne canton
european region
canton in Switzerland
Swiss canton
canton in southern Switzerland, Italian-speaking and mountainous
geography
inhabitant of the Swiss canton of Vaud
region
Swiss canton in the southwest whose capital shares the name
swiss city
capital city of Basel-Stadt canton in Switzerland
region
swiss canton whose capital city shares its name
region
canton of Switzerland that surrounds a major city
Swiss region
canton in Switzerland with the same name as its capital
Swiss city
city in western Switzerland, capital of Vaud canton
Swiss town
town in Switzerland, capital of Valais canton
swiss city
municipality in the canton of Zurich
geography
person from Canton or Guangdong province
region
relating to a canton or its government
Examples of canton in a sentence
Each canton has its own constitution. The canton held its annual festival last weekend. Each canton has its own local government and regulations. The canton featured a bold red cross. Each canton on the flag was unique. The knight's armor bore a red canton.
Each canton on the shield had a unique symbol. The region was cantoned into several districts. The land was cantoned for better governance. They decided to canton the troops near the border. The general planned to canton his forces strategically.
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- French:canton, cantonner, ...
- German:Kanton, in Verwaltungsregionen unterteilen, ...
- Italian:cantone, regionalizzare, ...
- Spanish:cantón, regionalizar, ...
- Portuguese:cantão, regionalizar, ...
- Chinese:州, 划分为州, ...
- Japanese:州, 行政区に分ける, ...
- Arabic:كانْتُون, قَسَّمَ, ...
- Hebrew:קַנְטוֹן, לְחַלֵּק לִמְחוֹזוֹת, ...
- Russian:кантон, разделить на кантоны, ...
- Ukrainian:кантон, кантонізувати, ...
- Hindi:कैंटन, प्रशासनिक क्षेत्रों में विभाजित करना, ...
Definition of Canton - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geographyUS town or city in various US statesUS
- Canton, Georgia, is growing rapidly.
2.
Ohio cityUS city in Ohio, USA, known for its historyUS
- Canton hosts the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
3.
China citycity in southern China, capital of Guangdong
- Canton is a major trade hub in China.
4.
Wales districtRare UK district in Cardiff, WalesRare UK
- Canton is a vibrant area in Cardiff.
Expressions with Canton
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instant stir-fried noodle dish from the Philippines
I cooked pancit canton for a quick snack.
fine crinkled silk or rayon fabric
She wore a dress made of Canton crepe.
heavy cotton fabric with a twilled weave and a flannel-like finish
The work gloves were made of durable Canton flannel.
Origin of Canton
French, canton (corner, district)
Examples of Canton in a sentence
She moved to Canton, Mississippi, last year. Canton is famous for its historical sites. Many tourists visit Canton for its museums. Canton hosted an international trade fair last year. Many tourists visit Canton for its rich history. Canton hosts an annual arts festival.
The new restaurant in Canton is gaining popularity.
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- French:Canton, ...
- German:Canton, Kanton, ...
- Italian:Canton, ...
- Spanish:Canton, Cantón, ...
- Portuguese:Canton, Cantão, ...
- Chinese:坎顿, 广州, ...
- Japanese:カントン, 広州, ...
- Arabic:كانْتون, غْوَانْغْجُو, ...
- Hebrew:קַנְטוֹן, ...
- Russian:Кантон, Гуанчжоу, ...
- Ukrainian:Кантон, Гуанчжоу, ...
- Hindi:कैंटन, ...
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