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Canton Definition & Meaning

canton
noun
  1. a city on the Zhu Jiang delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port
  2. a small administrative division of a country
verb
  1. provide housing for (military personnel)
  2. divide into cantons, of a country

"Canton" in song lyrics

See how canton is used in real songs:

  • "We got Conejo up in this canton"
    Conejo — Let's Go Rhyme for Rhyme
  • "That's right, we got Conejo up in this canton"
    Conejo — Status
  • "Power 106, we got Conejo and Bandit up in this canton"
    Conejo — Pocos Pero Locos Drop

Usage tips for "canton"

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Frequently asked questions

What does canton mean?
a city on the Zhu Jiang delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port a small administrative division of a country provide housing for (military personnel) divide into cantons, of a country
What part of speech is canton?
Canton is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does canton have?
Canton has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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