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canton

Pronunciation: [ˈkæntɒn]

Word

Learn how to use canton in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

What is the name of the canton where you live?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

How many cantons are there in the country?

How to pronounce canton

Pronunciation: [ˈkæntɒn]

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