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    Canon (en. Canon)

    /ˈka.non/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Norm or rule that is considered a model or standard.
    The beauty canon has changed throughout history.
    El canon de belleza ha cambiado a lo largo de la historia.
    Set of literary, artistic, or musical works that are considered representative in a culture.
    The literature of the Spanish Golden Age is part of the literary canon.
    La literatura del Siglo de Oro español forma parte del canon literario.
    In religion, the collection of books that are considered sacred.
    The books of the Bible are part of the Christian canon.
    Los libros de la Biblia son parte del canon cristiano.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'kanon', which means rule or standard.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    beauty canon
    Set of physical characteristics that are considered attractive in a culture.
    canon de belleza
    literary canon
    Select collection of literary works that are considered essential.
    canon literario
    musical canon
    Set of musical works that are recognized as classics.
    canon musical

    Related Words

    canonization
    Process by which a person is declared a saint in the Catholic Church.
    canonización
    canonical
    That conforms to a canon or standard.
    canónico

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, it refers to something that is exceptionally good or attractive.
    That car is a canon, look how it shines!
    Ese coche es un canon, ¡mira cómo brilla!
    Recognition of something that is considered high quality.
    That restaurant has a canon of excellence in cooking.
    Ese restaurante tiene un canon de excelencia en la cocina.