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Britannica Dictionary definition of PROVINCE. 1. [count] : any one of the large parts that some countries are divided into. the Canadian provinces. 2. [count] : a subject or area of interest that a person knows about or is involved in — usually singular. It's a legal question that is/falls outside my province. [=it does not relate to the area ...
Define province. province synonyms, province pronunciation, province translation, English dictionary definition of province. n. 1. A territory governed as an ...
Province definition: A territory governed as an administrative or political unit of a country or empire.
Jun 2, 2024 · province (plural provinces) A region of the earth or of a continent; a district or country. [from 14th c.] An administrative subdivision of certain countries, including Canada and China. [from 14th c.] ( historical, Ancient Rome, Roman Empire) An area outside Italy which is administered by a Roman governor or prefect. [from 14th c.]
Definition of province noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Province. 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.
1. a territory governed as a unit of a country or empire. 2. a district, territory, or region. 3. See the provinces. 4. ecology. a subdivision of a region, characterized by a particular fauna and flora. 5.
