canon
n. C / Un. the collection of books, movies, or stories that are officially accepted as part of a series. You use this when talking about what 'really' happened in a fictional world like Star Wars or Sherlock Holmes.
n. the body of works, events, or characters considered to be authentic or official within a specific fictional universe or academic field. Often used to distinguish original source material from fan-made content or non-official adaptations.
In the original canon, the two characters never actually meet.
Fans often debate whether the new television series should be considered part of the official canon or a separate timeline.
The author's decision to release a prequel significantly altered the established canon, forcing scholars to re-evaluate the protagonist's early motivations in light of the new information.
Often used with the definite article ('the canon') when referring to a specific set of works; can be used as a modifier before another noun.
The movie is not in the cannon.The movie is not in the canon.Learners often confuse 'canon' (official works) with 'cannon' (the large weapon).