canton
canton Lexical Profile
canton Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A political or administrative subdivision of a country, especially one of the states of the Swiss Confederation or a local territorial district in France.
"Each canton in Switzerland maintains its own constitution, legislature, and judicial system."
A historical Western name for Guangzhou, a major port city and capital of Guangdong province in southern China.
American A city in northeastern Ohio, United States, serving as the county seat of Stark County and known as the home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
A rectangular division occupying the upper hoist corner of a flag or banner, or a diminutive square charge in the upper corner of a heraldic shield.
"The blue canton of the American flag contains fifty white stars representing the states."
• verb
To divide a territory or region into distinct administrative districts or portions.
"The treaty sought to canton the disputed borderlands into self-governing municipalities."
To quarter or assign personnel to temporary lodgings or residences.
"During the winter months, the expedition was forced to canton in several mountain villages."
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 16th century from Middle French canton ('corner, district'), from Old Occitan canton, derived from Late Latin cantus ('corner, rim of a wheel'), likely of Celtic origin.