canon
gb/kˈænən/ us/kˈænən/
B2
Engelska
~ 2000
kánon, alapelv, mérce, kanonok
SUBSTANTIV
B2
1
kánon
B2
Användningsmönster:
[something] is part of the canon
The novel is now considered part of the American literary canon.
A regényt ma már az amerikai irodalmi kánon részének tekintik.
Fans debated whether the new movie fits into the official Star Wars canon.
A rajongók arról vitáztak, hogy az új film beleillik-e a hivatalos Star Wars-kánonba.
The church council decided which books belonged in the biblical canon.
Many modern works are challenging the established Western canon.
Exempel för inlärare
This book is part of the school’s reading canon.
Ez a könyv része az iskolai olvasmánykánonnak.
The movie is not in the official canon.
A film nincs benne a hivatalos kánonban.
They studied the poems in the English canon.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'canon' with 'cannon' (a large gun). The two words have very different meanings and spellings.
Betydelse
Officially accepted works
Ordkombinationer
literary canon
|biblical canon
|film canon
|part of the canon
|establish the canon
Synonymer
corpus (Refers to a body of work but without implying official acceptance.)
Antonymer
apocrypha (Refers to works not accepted as official or authentic in a religious or literary context.)
Teman
literature
|media
|religion
|arts_entertainment
Definition
The set of books, movies, or stories that are officially accepted as part of a series or tradition.
The collection of works, texts, or stories considered genuine and authoritative within a particular field, especially in literature, film, or religion.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
2
Användningsmönster:
canon of [something]
One of the canons of journalism is accuracy.
Az újságírás egyik alapelve a pontosság.
The canon of good taste changes over time.
A jó ízlés mércéje idővel változik.
Honesty is a canon in their family values.
Exempel för inlärare
The canon of our club is respect for all.
Klubunk egyik alapelve, hogy mindenkit tisztelünk.
One canon of art is balance.
A művészet egyik alapelve az egyensúly.
A main canon in science is to test ideas.
Betydelse
General rule or principle
Ordkombinationer
canon of ethics
|canon of taste
|basic canon
|follow the canon
Synonymer
principle (More general term for a basic truth or rule.)
Antonymer
exception (Something that does not follow the general rule.)
Teman
philosophy
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A rule or idea that many people accept as true or right.
A principle, rule, or standard that is widely accepted as a fundamental truth or guideline.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
TECHNICAL
3
kanonok
C2
He was appointed as a canon of the cathedral.
A székesegyház kanonokjává nevezték ki.
The canons met to discuss church matters.
A kanonokok összegyűltek, hogy egyházi ügyeket vitassanak meg.
She served as an honorary canon for many years.
Exempel för inlärare
The canon works at the big church.
A kanonok a nagy templomban dolgozik.
He became a canon last year.
Tavaly kanonok lett.
The bishop spoke to the canons.
Betydelse
Clergy member in some churches
Ordkombinationer
cathedral canon
|appointed canon
|honorary canon
Synonymer
priest (General term for a clergy member; not specific to cathedral roles.)
Teman
religion
Definition
A priest who works at a cathedral or large church.
A priest who is part of the staff of a cathedral or collegiate church in certain Christian traditions.
Grammatik
Grundform
canon
IPA
GB/kˈænən/
US/kˈænən/
Stavelser och betoning
can - on (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (can)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: canon
- Plural: canons
Ordfamilj
Forms
canons
noun
Core family
canonical
adjective
Related words
canonize
verb
canonization
noun
Negative and opposite forms
noncanonical
adjective
Advanced or less common
canonically
adverb
Uttryck
biblical canon
1/bˈɪblɪkəl kˈænən/
fixed phrase
technical
Official Bible book list
The list of books that are officially part of the Bible.
Exempel
- The biblical canon differs between religious traditions.
- Scholars study how the biblical canon was formed.
establish the canon
1/ɪstˈæblɪʃ ðə kˈænən/
fixed phrase
Decide official works list
To decide which works should be officially included in a set or tradition.
Exempel
- The committee met to establish the canon of acceptable readings.
- Historians work to establish the canon for ancient literature.
part of the canon
1/pˈɑɹt əv ðə kˈænən/
fixed phrase
Included in official works list
To be included in the official set of works or rules for something.
Exempel
- The character’s backstory is now part of the canon.
- This play became part of the literary canon after many years.