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cantons

/ˈkæntənz/ /ˈkæntənz̥/

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noun

Cantones

A division of a political unit.

Examples :

"Switzerland is divided into 26 cantons, each with its own local government. "

Suiza está dividida en 26 cantones, cada uno con su propio gobierno local.

politics government area nation state unit

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noun

Cantón, comunidad

A small community or clan.

Examples :

"The village was made up of several different cantons, each with its own unique traditions. "

El pueblo estaba formado por varios cantones diferentes, cada uno con sus propias tradiciones únicas.

group family organization

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noun

Cantones

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. "

El cantón de la bandera mostraba el emblema nacional.

nation government heraldry military

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noun

Cantón

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. "

El libro de heráldica explicaba que el escudo mostraba dos cantones, uno con una estrella dorada y el otro con una media luna plateada, ambos en la esquina superior izquierda.

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noun

Canto, canción

A song or canto.

Examples :

"The choir practiced several cantons for the upcoming holiday concert. "

El coro ensayó varios cantos para el próximo concierto festivo.

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