canton

Meanings

• noun

  A large self-governing administrative division in Switzerland.

  - "The canton of Zurich is known for its beautiful lakes."
  - "The capital city of the canton of Geneva is Geneva."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkæntn̩/
   
   
   
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Variants

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canton , cantonal , cantons , Canton , Guangzhou , Kuang-chou , canton flannel , canton flannels , Canton ware , Canton wares

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'campania' meaning 'countryside' or 'rural district'.

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Trivia

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1. The canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden was the last canton in Europe to give women the right to vote in federal elections, in 1990.

2. The canton of Ticino has a higher percentage of Italian speakers than German speakers.

3. The canton of Glarus is known for its traditional 'Glarner Fasnacht' carnival celebrations.

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1. cantonment: A military camp or encampment.

2. cantonment area: An area set aside for military use.

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Culture

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Cantons in Switzerland have a great deal of autonomy and are known for their unique traditions and dialects.

How to Memorize "canton"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a map of Switzerland with its different cantons.
   - Visualize the flag of a specific canton, such as the cross of St. George for Cantons Appenzell Innerrhoden and Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'canton' with 'Switzerland' and 'autonomy'.
   - Think of the word 'countryside' when you hear the word 'canton'.
   - Remember that cantons have unique traditions and dialects.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Cantons Are Unique, Self-Governing Divisions In Switzerland'.
   - Use the acronym CAUSGDISW to remember the meaning of canton.

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