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   Prov·ince

   /ˈpräv(ə)ns/

   

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   • 1. a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires: "Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province" Similar territoryregionstatedepartmentcantonareadistrictsectorzonedivisionadministrative district/division/unit/areacolonysettlementdominionfiefprotectoratemandatedependencypossessionholdingsatellite state
   • ▪ a district under an archbishop or a metropolitan.
   • ▪ a territory outside Italy under a Roman governor.
   • 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 nonmetropolitan areas/countiesthe rest of the countrymiddle England/Americarural areas/districtsthe countrysidethe backwoodsthe wildsthe wildernessthe back of beyondinformal:the sticksthe middle of nowherethe boondockshicksville
   • 3. an area of special knowledge, interest, or responsibility: "she knew little about wine—that had been her father's province" Similar area of responsibilityarea of activityarea of interestarea of knowledgeareadepartmentresponsibilitysphereworldrealmfielddisciplinedomainterritoryorbitpreservebusinessaffairline of businesslinespecialityfortechargeconcernworrydutyjurisdictionauthorityBritish:line of countryinformal:pigeonbailiwickturf

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin provincia ‘charge, province’, of uncertain ultimate origin.

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   Is a province the same as a state?

   • No, a province is not the same as a state. While both are administrative divisions, the term “province” is typically used in countries with a colonial history inherited from European nations, such as Canada and China. On the other hand, the term “state” is commonly used in countries with federal systems of governance, like the United States. 2.

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   What does a province mean in an address?

   • A “province” in an address refers to a political subdivision of a foreign country, similar to a state in the United States. It indicates a specific region or area within a country. 3. What is the difference between province and town?

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   What is an example of a province?

   • An example of a province is Quebec in Canada. Provinces are regions within a country that have their own local governments and can make certain decisions provincially, while still having to abide by the rules and regulations set by the central government. 5. State Vs Province: What’s the Difference?

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   What is the role of a province in a country?

   • Provinces are usually overseen by a central government and do not have the same level of autonomy as states. They often serve as a regional or local administrative unit, helping to distribute and coordinate governance functions. Examples of countries with provinces include China, Canada, Pakistan, and Spain.

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   May 19, 2024 · A province is a political division within a country, typically used in countries that are federal or have a federal system of government. A state, on the other hand, is a political entity that is typically sovereign and has defined geographic boundaries.

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   4 days ago · What is a Province? A province is an administrative division within a country. In contrast to a state, a province is created primarily for administrative purposes. Provinces are usually overseen by a central government and do not have the same level of autonomy as states.

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   May 15, 2024 · : the parts of a country that are away from large cities. They left the city for life in the provinces. Examples of the provinces in a Sentence.

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   May 23, 2024 · The easiest way to illustrate the difference between a state and a province is to compare the governmental authority and geographical organization of two countries, one with each type of system.

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   3 days ago · Quebec, eastern province of Canada. Constituting nearly one-sixth of Canada’s total land area, Quebec is the largest of Canada’s 10 provinces in area and is second only to Ontario in population. Its capital, Quebec city, is the oldest city in Canada.

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    May 24, 2024 · Definitions of provincially. adverb. by the province; through the province. “ provincially controlled”.