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One of the member states or administrative regions of Switzerland.
Natural examples
Der Kanton Bern organisiert die regionale Schule.
The canton of Bern organizes regional schools.
Sie zog für die Arbeit in einen anderen Kanton.
She moved to another canton for work.
Jeder Kanton hat eigene Wappen und Traditionen.
Each canton has its own coat of arms and traditions.
Usage note
Kanton is masculine, with plural Kantone. Switzerland has 26 cantons with their own responsibilities.
Mini-lesson: Kanton
One of the member states or administrative regions of Switzerland. Kanton is masculine, with plural Kantone. Switzerland has 26 cantons with their own responsibilities.
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