Meaning Of The Word Cantonese

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Cantonese
The Cantonese are the people who come from the Chinese province of Guangdong.
adjective: Cantonese means belonging or relating to the Chinese city of Guangzhou and the province of Guangdong.
uncountable noun: Cantonese is the language spoken in the mainland Chinese province of Guangdong and its surrounding areas, Hong Kong, Macau, as well as in other parts of the world.

Cantonese in American English
a person born or living in Canton, China
of Canton (China) or its people, language, or culture
adjective: pertaining to Canton (Guangzhou), its inhabitants, or their language
noun: a Chinese language spoken in Canton (Guangzhou), the surrounding area of southern China, and Hong Kong

Cantonese in British English
adjective: of or relating to the city of Canton (Guangzhou), Guangdong province, or the Chinese language spoken there
noun: the Chinese language spoken in the city of Canton (Guangzhou), Guangdong and Guanxi provinces, Hong Kong, and elsewhere outside China

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