noun🔗ShareA division of a political unit."Switzerland is divided into 26 cantons, each with its own local government. "politicsgovernmentareanationstateunitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA small community or clan."The village was made up of several different cantons, each with its own unique traditions. "groupfamilyorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA 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)."The flag's canton displayed the national emblem. "nationgovernmentheraldrymilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA 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."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. "heraldryartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA song or canto."The choir practiced several cantons for the upcoming holiday concert. "musicliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
