cantons

Phonetic Respelling: [ kan-tn, -ton, kan-ton for 1-7; kan-ton, -tohn, or, especially British, -toon for 8 ]

Definition:

n. and v. any of the political divisions of a country or territory; specif; any of the states in the Swiss Republic a division of an arrondissement in France

Sentence:

The union of the Swiss cantons is the oldest surviving confederation.

More example sentences:

The union of the Swiss cantons is the oldest surviving confederation.

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How many cantons form the Swiss Republic today?

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What country was holding the three brave cantons in tyranny?

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Synonyms:

quarter; billet; lodge; accommodate

Antonyms:

amusement park