Meaning & Definition of Canon in English
English⟶
Canon
/kænən/
noun
1. A rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field or art or philosophy
- "The neoclassical canon"
- "Canons of polite society"
synonym:
- canon
2. A priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter
synonym:
- canon
3. A ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
synonym:
- canyon,
- canon
4. A contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other parts
synonym:
- canon
5. A complete list of saints that have been recognized by the roman catholic church
synonym:
- canon
6. A collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the bible recognized by any christian church as genuine and inspired
synonym:
- canon