a city on the Zhu Jiang delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port
Used in a Sentence
canton
How to use canton in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for canton.
Editorial note
I like the Swiss 'canton' concept, where each canton is fairly autonomous, with its own constitution and courts.
Examples3
Definitions4
Parts of speech2
Quick take
a city on the Zhu Jiang delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of canton gathered in one view.
a small administrative division of a country
provide housing for (military personnel)
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for canton.
noun
a city on the Zhu Jiang delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port
noun
a small administrative division of a country
verb
provide housing for (military personnel)
verb
divide into cantons, of a country
Example sentences
I like the Swiss 'canton' concept, where each canton is fairly autonomous, with its own constitution and courts.
Work there for 10 years then have the canton vote for your citizenship, if it's a big canton it might just be a committee; they'll inspect your house to make sure you are Swiss enough.
The canton principals are an excellent political stabilizer.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use canton in a sentence?
I like the Swiss 'canton' concept, where each canton is fairly autonomous, with its own constitution and courts.
What does canton mean?
a city on the Zhu Jiang delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port
What part of speech is canton?
canton is commonly used as noun, verb.