canon
/kˈænən/ · 2 syllables
Meaning
noun
- a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
“the neoclassical canon” - a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter
- a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
- a contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other parts
- a complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church
- a collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the Bible recognized by any Christian church as genuine and inspired
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