Canton — meaning in English

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.
• precinct noun A defined area or district, often one with a specific administrative or official purpose.
• township noun A small administrative division of a county or district, often rural.

Senses

Canton 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.
• precinct (UK) A pedestrianized and uncovered shopping area.
• township (US, Canada) A subdivision of a county.

canton — full definition

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

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