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    Canónigo (en. Canon)

    /kaˈnon̪iɣo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Clergyman who is part of the chapter of a cathedral or a significant church.
    The canon was responsible for leading the religious ceremony.
    El cánonigo se encargó de dirigir la ceremonia religiosa.
    Person who has certain privileges in a church.
    The canon enjoyed a comfortable life thanks to his position.
    El cánonigo disfrutaba de una vida cómoda gracias a su posición.
    Member of a religious community with specific functions.
    The canons gathered to discuss church matters.
    Los cánonigos se reunieron para discutir asuntos de la iglesia.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'canonicus', which means 'relating to a rule'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cathedral canon
    Member of the chapter of a specific cathedral.
    cánonigo de la catedral
    canonical rights
    Norms that govern the lives of clergy.
    derechos canónicos
    life of a canon
    Lifestyle typical of privileged clergymen.
    vida de canónigo

    Related Words

    canonical
    Related to a canon, that is, to a rule or norm.
    canónico
    chapter
    Assembly of clergymen that administer a church or cathedral.
    cabildo
    ecclesiastical
    Related to the church or the clergy.
    eclesiástico

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial term to refer to a person who lives comfortably and without worries.
    That guy lives like a canon with everything he has.
    Ese tipo vive como un cánonigo con todo lo que tiene.
    Mocking use to refer to someone who follows strict rules.
    Don't be a canon and relax a little.
    No seas cánonigo y relájate un poco.