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nounnoun

der Kantonsrat, ¨-e

cantonal council

The German word "Kantonsrat" is a compound noun made of:

  • Kanton: "canton" (a regional administrative division, especially in Switzerland)
  • Rat: "council" or "councillor"

Meaning:
"Kantonsrat" refers to the cantonal council or the legislative assembly of a Swiss canton. It is the governing body that makes laws and decisions at the cantonal level.

Similar words:

  • Landtag (state parliament, used in German federal states)
  • Stadtrat (city council)
  • Gemeinderat (municipal council)

Difference:

  • "Kantonsrat" specifically denotes the legislative body at the canton (regional) level in Switzerland.
  • Other terms like "Landtag" serve a similar function but are used in German federal states (not Swiss cantons).
  • "Stadtrat" and "Gemeinderat" refer to smaller administrative levels (city or municipality).

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Examples

Der Kantonsrat trifft sich heute Abend.noun

The cantonal council meets this evening.

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