Definition of Canon

Noun: canon ka-nun

A rule, or especially a body of rules, or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
"the neoclassical canon"; "canons of polite society"
A priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter
A ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
- canyon
A contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other parts
A complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church
A collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the Bible recognized by any Christian church as genuine and inspired