정치적 또는 행정적 목적을 위해 설정된 국가의 하위 행정 구역, 특히 스위스의 주.
A subdivision of a country established for political or administrative purposes, especially one of the states of the Swiss Confederation.
예문:
"Switzerland is composed of twenty-six distinct cantons, each with its own constitution."
"The local laws can vary significantly from one canton to another."
방패의 위쪽 구석(주로 오른쪽 상단)에 위치한 사각형 모양의 문장.
A square charge in the upper corner of a shield, typically the dexter chief, occupying less than a quarter of the field.
예문:
"The family coat of arms features a golden lion within a blue canton."
"A small canton was added to the shield to signify the recent alliance."
영토를 별도의 행정 구역이나 구획으로 나누다.
To divide a territory into separate administrative districts or sections.
예문:
"The newly acquired land was cantoned to facilitate easier tax collection."
"The committee proposed to canton the region based on linguistic boundaries."
군대에게 숙소를 할당하거나 특정 지역이나 마을에 병사들을 숙영시키다.
To assign quarters to troops or to lodge soldiers in a particular area or village.
예문:
"The regiment was cantoned in the small village for the duration of the winter."
"Officers were cantoned in private houses while the men stayed in barns."