Meaning of the German Word "Kanon"

Kanon
canon

A general rule, principle, or standard by which something is judged.

Example Sentence

Der Kanon des guten Journalismus verlangt Faktenprüfung.

Other Meanings of This Word

A collection of works, such as books or pieces of music, that are considered to be the most important in a particular field.

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Definition: A general rule, principle, or standard by which something is judged.

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C2

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Noun

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Abstract

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