Province: meaning, definitions and examples

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province

[ ˈprɑvɪns ]

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government

A territory governed as an administrative or political unit of a country or empire.

Synonyms

region, state, territory

Examples of usage

The northern provinces of the country have a colder climate.
She was appointed as the governor of the province.

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geography

A principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.

Synonyms

region, state, territory

Examples of usage

The province of Ontario in Canada is known for its beautiful landscapes.
Each province in the Roman Empire was ruled by a governor.

Translations

Translations of the word "province" in other languages:

🇵🇹 província

🇮🇳 प्रांत

🇩🇪 Provinz

🇮🇩 provinsi

🇺🇦 провінція

🇵🇱 prowincja

🇯🇵 州 (しゅう)

🇫🇷 province

🇪🇸 provincia

🇹🇷 eyalet

🇰🇷 도 (도)

🇸🇦 مقاطعة

🇨🇿 provincie

🇸🇰 provincia

🇨🇳 省 (shěng)

🇸🇮 pokrajina

🇮🇸 hérað

🇰🇿 провинция

🇬🇪 პროვინცია

🇦🇿 vilayət

🇲🇽 provincia

Word origin

The word 'province' originated from the Latin word 'provincia', which referred to a territorial unit in Ancient Rome under the control of a governor. Over time, the meaning expanded to include any territory governed as an administrative or political unit. Provinces have been an integral part of many countries' administrative structures throughout history, serving as divisions for governance and administration.