Meaning ofcanonin English

Noun

1. a collection of accepted literary works
2. a fundamental principle; rule
3. authentic works of a particular author
   The scholar studied the canon of Shakespeare's plays.
4. a musical piece with overlapping melodies
   A canon is a type of musical composition that features interweaving melodies.
5. authoritative sources in a fictional universe
   The canon of the Star Wars universe includes several key novels and films.
6. core sources in a fictional universe
   Fans of the fantasy series often debate what sources are part of the canon.
7. a book of monastic rules; guidelines
   The monastery followed a strict canon of daily prayers and chores.
8. a cathedral chapter member; prebend holder
   The bishop appointed a new canon to oversee the cathedral's finances.
9. a clergy serving cathedral or church
   The canon delivered a powerful sermon during the Sunday service.
10. a high-ranking clergy member
    The archbishop, as the highest-ranking canon, led the procession into the cathedral.
11. a Catholic religious order member; regular cleric
    The canon served as a spiritual advisor to the local community.