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noun
- 1. a principal administrative division of a country or empire: "Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province" Similar
- 2. the whole of a country outside the capital, especially when regarded as lacking in sophistication or culture: British "I made my way home to the dreary provinces by train" Similar
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Learn the various meanings and uses of the word province, from a Roman administrative district to a religious jurisdiction to a sphere of activity. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related articles.
PROVINCE definition: 1. one of the areas that a country or empire is divided into as part of the organization of its…. Learn more.
the parts of a country outside of the capital or the largest cities. (in England) all parts of the country outside of London. a country, territory, district, or region. Geography. physiographic province. a department or branch of learning or activity: the province of mathematics. Synonyms: area.
Learn the meaning of province as a region, a country, a subject or an activity. Find out how to use province in different contexts and collocations with examples from various sources.
Learn the meaning of province as a noun in English, with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes. Find out how to use province to refer to a region of a country, a person's area of expertise or interest, or a formal expression.
A province is an administrative division within a country or state. The term derives from the ancient Roman provincia, which was the major territorial and administrative unit of the Roman Empire's territorial possessions outside Italy. The term province has since been adopted by many countries.
Learn the meaning of province as a large section of a country, a branch of learning or activity, or a Roman territory. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples of province in British and American English.
