canton
noun
a small territorial district, especially one of the states of the Swiss confederation.
cantonal
-
a word derived from
canton.
Example Sentences
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The Zurich cantonal police force said it was cooperating with Winterthur municipal police, the Swiss Federal Railways' transport police, and hospital, ambulance and rescue services in the operation.
From Barron's ● May 28, 2026
Compared with cantonal test results, students achieved better outcomes in English and mathematics after the schedule change.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 11, 2026
On Sunday, Valais cantonal police said all victims had been identified and were aged between 14 and 39 years old.
From BBC ● Jan. 4, 2026
In Switzerland, cantonal fire-safety authorities may require sprinklers for occupancies of more than 300 people.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 4, 2026
He attempted to restore some order in the treasury and administration of finance, with a view to obtain ways and means to cover the expense of the three civil wars, Carlist, cantonal and Cuban.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 4 "Carnegie Andrew" to "Casus Belli" by Various
