canton

BrE /ˈkæntən/ AmE /ˈkæntən/

noun en → es

1 ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION [singular] B2

a division of a country or state, especially in Switzerland and China

departamento, cantón

  • the Canton of [name]

Collocations Canton of Geneva

  • The Canton of Geneva is known for its neutrality.

    El Cantón de Ginebra es conocido por su neutralidad.

2 HISTORICAL MILITARY UNIT [singular] C1

a military unit in the past, especially during the American Revolution

unidad militar histórica

  • the [number] Canton

Collocations Fourth Canton

  • The Fourth Canton was stationed in Boston.

    El Cuarto Cantón estaba estacionado en Boston.