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Kanton — meaning in English

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English meaning

canton noun A political or administrative division of a country, such as one of the states of Switzerland.
Guangzhou noun A large port city in southern China, capital of Guangdong province.

Senses

Kanton is used for these senses in English:

Canton Guangzhou, the capital and largest city of Guangdong, China.
Guangzhou A major prefecture-level city and port, the capital and largest city of Guangdong, in southeastern China.

canton — full definition

noun A political or administrative division of a country, such as one of the states of Switzerland.
verb To divide a region into cantons, or to house troops by requisitioning local lodging.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Finnish words

kantoni piirikunta kolkka Guangzhou