canton

/ˈkæntɑn/
/ˈkæntɒn/
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Other forms: cantons; cantoned; cantoning

Definitions of canton
  1. noun
    a small administrative division of a country
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    types:
    Swiss canton
    one of the cantons of Switzerland
    type of:
    administrative district, administrative division, territorial division
    a district defined for administrative purposes
  2. verb
    divide into cantons, of a country
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    type of:
    carve up, dissever, divide, divvy, separate, split, split up
    separate into parts or portions
  3. verb
    provide housing for (military personnel)
    synonyms: billet, quarter
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    type of:
    accommodate, lodge
    provide housing for
Pronunciation
US
/ˈkæntɑn/
UK
/ˈkæntɒn/
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