Canon

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The word canon can have several different meanings.

“Canon” comes from a Latin word meaning “rule” or “law”.

  • A canon (rule) can be a rule or law.
  • A canon (Bible) can be one of the books of the Bible which state the Christian belief.
  • A canon (priest) can be a member of the clergy in a cathedral or other large church.
  • The canon of saints is the list of all saints.
  • A canon (music) is a piece of music in which two or more voices imitate one another.
  • Canon (Georgia) is the name of a small City in Northeast Georgia (USA).