canton

/ˈkæntɑn/

/ˈkæntɒn/

Other forms: cantons; cantoned; cantoning

Definitions of canton

1. noun

   a small administrative division of a country
   types:

   Swiss canton

   one of the cantons of Switzerland

   type of:

   administrative district, administrative division, territorial division

   a district defined for administrative purposes
2. verb

   divide into cantons, of a country
   type of:

   carve up, dissever, divide, divvy, separate, split, split up

   separate into parts or portions
3. verb

   provide housing for (military personnel)
   synonyms: billet, quarter

   type of:

   accommodate, lodge

   provide housing for