canon in German
canon in German is Kanoniker, Chorherr, Kanonikus — 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 German
Kanoniker
A type of clergymember serving a cathedral or collegiate church.
Chorherr
A type of clergymember serving a cathedral or collegiate church.
Kanonikus
A type of clergymember serving a cathedral or collegiate church.
Stiftsherr
A type of clergymember serving a cathedral or collegiate church.
Kanon
Missal
(printing, dated, uncountable) A large size of type formerly used for printing the church canons, standardized as 48-point.
What does "canon" mean?
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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."
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noun A clergyman who serves on the staff of a cathedral.
"The canon led the morning service in the absence of the dean."
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.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "canon" in German?
"canon" in German is Kanoniker, Chorherr, Kanonikus. 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 German, "canon" is Kanoniker, Chorherr, Kanonikus.
Are there other ways to say "canon" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "canon": Kanoniker, Chorherr, Kanonikus, Stiftsherr, Kanon, Missal.
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