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Definition of guangzhou

guangzhou

/ˌɡwɑːŋˈdʒoʊ/
guang · zhou
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guangzhou Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A sprawling port city in southern China and the capital of Guangdong province, situated on the Pearl River and renowned as a major global manufacturing, trade, and transportation hub.

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Word Nuance & Usage

Historically known in standard English and the West as 'Canton', which is still often used in contexts like the 'Canton Fair' or 'Cantonese' language.

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• Nearby Words

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Guangzhou. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/guangzhou
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