canon — a collection or list of sacred books accepted as genuine
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a collection or list of sacred books accepted as genuine
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkænən/
Example Sentences
- My professor insists that BTS songs should be included in the modern music canon.
- The literary canon has been criticized for being too dominated by dead white males.
- According to the canon of good manners, you shouldn't check your phone during dinner.
canon
NOUN[/ˈkænən/]
a collection or list of sacred books accepted as genuine
Scholars selecting sacred texts for canon
Shannon protects the sacred canon that others abandon!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'kanon' (κανών) meaning a straight rod or rule, which came to mean a standard or measuring instrument. The term was adopted into Latin and eventually into English to describe an authoritative list or collection of accepted texts.
Breakdown
Greek 'kanon' (κανών) (measuring rod, standard, rule) → Latin 'canon' → English 'canon' (no further morphemic breakdown; the word is a direct borrowing)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My professor insists that BTS songs should be included in the modern music canon.”
“The literary canon has been criticized for being too dominated by dead white males.”
“According to the canon of good manners, you shouldn't check your phone during dinner.”
“My grandmother treats K-drama watching rules like they're religious canon.”
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