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    Cantón (en. Canton)

    /kanˈton/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An administrative unit within a country, often equivalent to a municipality or district.
    The canton of Havana is famous for its rich culture.
    El cantón de La Habana es famoso por su cultura rica.
    An area in which certain public services are grouped.
    The school canton must serve all students in the region.
    El cantón escolar debe atender a todos los alumnos de la región.
    Territorial division that can have its own local government.
    In Switzerland, each canton has its own laws and autonomy.
    En Suiza, cada cantón tiene sus propias leyes y autonomía.

    Etymology

    From the French 'canton', which means 'corner' or 'part of a territory'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    city canton
    Reference to a specific part of a city.
    cantón de la ciudad
    school canton
    Geographical area encompassing several schools.
    cantón escolar
    administrative canton
    Government division that manages local services.
    cantón administrativo

    Related Words

    cantonization
    To divide a territory into cantons.
    cantonizar
    cantoning
    Action of organizing an area into cantons.
    cantonamiento

    Slang Meanings

    Specific space where several houses or shops are grouped.
    That canton has all the stores I need.
    Ese cantón tiene todas las tiendas que necesito.
    Term used to colloquially refer to a neighborhood.
    I live in a quiet canton with many parks.
    Vivo en un cantón tranquilo con muchos parques.