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canon in Dutch

canon in Dutch is kanunnik, canon, oeuvre — canon means a collection of works or rules officially accepted as genuine or authoritative, such as the accepted body of a writer's work or a set of religious texts.

canon in Dutch

kanunnik
noun
A type of clergymember serving a cathedral or collegiate church.
canon
noun
oeuvre
noun
The works of a writer that have been accepted as authentic.

What does "canon" mean?

  1. noun A collection of works or rules officially accepted as genuine or authoritative, such as the accepted body of a writer's work or a set of religious texts.
    "Shakespeare's plays form part of the Western literary canon."
  2. noun A clergyman who serves on the staff of a cathedral.
    "The canon led the morning service in the absence of the dean."
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canon in a sentence

  • Shakespeare's plays form part of the Western literary canon.
  • Fans debated whether the new film was part of the official movie canon.
  • The canon led the morning service in the absence of the dean.

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What is "canon" in Dutch?

"canon" in Dutch is kanunnik, canon, oeuvre. canon means: A collection of works or rules officially accepted as genuine or authoritative, such as the accepted body of a writer's work or a set of religious texts.

How do you use "canon" in a sentence?

Example: "Shakespeare's plays form part of the Western literary canon." In Dutch, "canon" is kanunnik, canon, oeuvre.

Are there other ways to say "canon" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "canon": kanunnik, canon, oeuvre.

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