proper noun
Canton
A name shared by several cities.
Her grandparents live in Canton, Ohio, near the city center.
Etymology
Different cities named Canton need not share one naming history. Many echo the European name for Guangzhou, but this broad sense does not identify a single source.
More examples
- The letter is addressed to Canton, Michigan.
- The old map labels Guangzhou as Canton.
- They stop in Canton, Massachusetts, during their trip.