Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cantonise
verb
/ˈkæntənˌaɪz/
Definition
To divide a territory into cantons or districts.
Examples
- The government decided to cantonise the state to improve governance.
- In order to better manage resources, the city council voted to cantonise the urban area.
Meaning
The act of organizing or dividing a region into smaller administrative divisions called cantons.
Synonyms
- divide
- partition
- section
