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Province Very Common

Province has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

"his state is in the deep south"

2

the proper sphere or extent of your activities

"it was his province to take care of himself"

3

A region of the earth or of a continent; a district or country.

"The province is known for its rich history and stunning landscapes."

In plain English: A province is a large area of land within a country that has its own local government.

"Each Canadian province has its own government and laws."

Usage: Use "province" to refer to a specific administrative region within a larger nation, such as Quebec in Canada or Bavaria in Germany. Do not use it to mean an entire independent country, which should be called a state or nation instead.

Proper Noun
1

A surname​.

"My new neighbor, Mr. Province, is always waving at us from his front porch."

Example Sentences
"Each Canadian province has its own government and laws." noun
"The new library project is entirely within the jurisdiction of our province." noun
"She decided to move to another province for better job opportunities." noun
"Every province has its own unique dialect and local traditions." noun
Related Terms
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Broader Terms (hypernyms)
administrative district sphere
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
commonwealth eparchy American state Italian region Canadian province Australian state Malaysian state Soviet Socialist Republic ecclesiastical province

Origin

The word "province" entered English via the Norman conquest in the 12th century, replacing the earlier Old English term boldġetæl. It derives from Latin prōvincia, which originally referred to a military district assigned to a general for command and administration.

Rhyming Words
nce ance ince unce ence once vince sence ponce nance munce vance dunce hence bonce ounce nonce gance dance vonce
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