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Canons Meaning in Hindi

It is extremely important not to confuse the word 'Canon' (with one 'n') with 'Cannon' (with double 'n'). They are pronounced exactly the same but have completely different meanings.

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What does a 'Canon camera' mean?

Answer

In that case, Canon Inc. is simply the name of a Japanese multinational corporation that manufactures cameras and printers.

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Key Facts

In modern pop-culture (like Marvel movies or Anime), 'Canon' means events that officially happened in the main storyline, as opposed to 'Fan-fiction' which is made up by fans.

In the Catholic Church, 'Canonization' is the official process of declaring a dead person a Saint.

1. Cannon vs. Canon

  • Cannon (Double N): A large, heavy military gun or artillery piece (Hindi: तोप - Top).
  • Canon (Single N): A general rule, principle, or a collection of sacred/official books. This is what we are defining below.

2. Exact Hindi Meanings of 'Canon'

  • सिद्धांत (Siddhant) / नियम (Niyam): A fundamental rule, principle, or law (often religious or artistic).
  • कसौटी (Kasauti): A standard of judgment.
  • प्रामाणिक ग्रंथ (Pramanik Granth): The official, accepted collection of books (like the biblical canon).

3. Example Sentences

  • English: His behavior violated all the canons of decent society. Hindi: उसका व्यवहार सभ्य समाज के सभी सिद्धांतों/नियमों के खिलाफ था।
  • English: The Harry Potter movies are considered part of the official canon. Hindi: हैरी पॉटर फिल्मों को आधिकारिक (मूल) कहानी का हिस्सा माना जाता है।

Questions and Answers

What does a 'Canon camera' mean?+

In that case, Canon Inc. is simply the name of a Japanese multinational corporation that manufactures cameras and printers.

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