cantonal

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to a canton, a political subdivision of some countries, especially in Europe.

• noun

  Belonging to or characteristic of a canton.

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Variants

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canton , cantonal , cantons

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Etymology

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From Old French canton 'corner, quarter', from Latin cantare 'to sing' (because cantons were originally the quarters in which the choirs of a cathedral sang)

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Trivia

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1. The smallest canton in Switzerland is Appenzell Innerrhoden, with an area of only 60.2 square kilometers.

2. The term 'canton' is also used in other contexts, such as in the canton of the liver, which is a subdivision of the liver.

3. In the United States, the term 'cantonment' is sometimes used interchangeably with 'canton'.

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1. Cantonment: A place where troops are encamped or stationed for military purposes.

2. Cantonalism: A political ideology emphasizing the autonomy and self-governance of cantons or other sub-national units.

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Culture

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Cantons are political subdivisions found in various countries, including Switzerland, where they form the first level of administrative division. They have historically been important units of local government and self-rule.

How to Memorize "cantonal"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a map of Switzerland with its cantons marked.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a corner or quarter.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember: Cantons are the corners of a country.

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