canton canton /ˈkæntən/

noun

1. A small administrative division of a country  ( canton )
   a small administrative division of a country
   

verb

1. Divide into cantons, of a country  ( canton )
   divide into cantons, of a country
   
2. (military) provide housing for (military personnel)  ( billet , canton , quarter )
   (military) provide housing for (military personnel)
   

 Canton

noun

1. A city on the Zhu Jiang delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port  ( Canton , Guangzhou , Kuangchou , Kwangchow )
   a city on the Zhu Jiang delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port