Meaning ofcantonin English

Noun

1. a division of a country; political unit
   The country is divided into several cantons for administrative purposes.
2. a Swiss state or region
   Switzerland is composed of 26 cantons, each with its own government.
3. a French arrondissement subdivision
   In France, a canton is a subdivision of an arrondissement, used for electoral purposes.
4. a Quebec county subdivision; township equivalent
   The local government of Quebec is divided into cantons for organizational purposes.
5. a rectangular flag inset (near the pole)
   A canton on a flag is typically a rectangular area with distinctive colors or symbols.
6. a flag's upper-left section (with insignia); uniquely positioned
   The canton of a national flag often bears the country's emblem or coat of arms.