English · Word Candidate

canton

/ˈkæntən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: cantons · cantoning · cantoned

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A division of a political unit.

Noun

These three millions live in a small canton of Egypt which cannot maintain twenty thousand people

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A division of a political unit. — One of the states comprising the Swiss Confederation.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To delineate as a separate district.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To divide into cantons.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “canton” mean?

A division of a political unit.

Is “canton” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.