noun Download 🔗Share A division of a political unit. Examples : "Switzerland is divided into 26 cantons, each with its own local government. " politics government area nation state unit Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A small community or clan. Examples : "The village was made up of several different cantons, each with its own unique traditions. " group family organization Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A subdivision of a flag, the rectangular inset on the upper hoist (i.e., flagpole) side (e.g., the stars of the US national flag are in a canton). Examples : "The flag's canton displayed the national emblem. " nation government heraldry military Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A division of a shield occupying one third of the chief, usually on the dexter side, formed by a perpendicular line from the top meeting a horizontal line from the side. Examples : "The heraldry book explained that the shield displayed two cantons, one bearing a golden star and the other a silver crescent, both in the upper left corner. " heraldry art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A song or canto. Examples : "The choir practiced several cantons for the upcoming holiday concert. " music literature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading