canton
Pronunciación: [ˈkæntɒn]
Palabra
Contexto: «geography»
(noun) a small area or region, often an administrative division within a country. It's like a mini-state or a part of a bigger place that helps organize communities.
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In Switzerland, each canton has its own government and rules.
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The city is not divided into cantons; it is governed as a whole.
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What is the name of the canton where you live?
Contexto: «government»
(noun) a specific type of district in a country that has its own local government. This helps manage things like schools and roads more effectively in that area.
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The canton has decided to invest in new public parks for the community.
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That area is not a canton; it belongs directly to the national government.
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How many cantons are there in the country?
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