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   Prov·i·dence

   /ˈprävəd(ə)ns/

   

   noun

   • 1. the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power: "they found their trust in divine providence to be a source of comfort" Similar fatedestinynemesiskismetGod's willdivine interventionpredestinationpredeterminationastral influencethe starsfortunefortuityserendipitychanceluckaccidentcircumstancescoincidenceone's lot (in life)archaic:one's portion
   • ▪ God or nature as providing protective or spiritual care: "I live out my life as Providence decrees"
   • ▪ timely preparation for future eventualities: "it was considered a duty to encourage providence" Similar prudenceforesightforethoughtfar-sightednessjudgmentjudiciousnessshrewdnesscircumspectionwisdomsagacitycommon senseprecautioncautioncarecarefulnessgood managementcareful budgetingthriftthriftinesseconomyforehandedness

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin providentia, from providere ‘foresee, attend to’ (see provide).

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   1. a. often capitalized : divine guidance or care. b. capitalized : God conceived as the power sustaining and guiding human destiny. 2. : the quality or state of being provident.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROVIDENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PROVIDENCE definition: 1. an influence that is not human in origin and is thought to control people's lives: 2. an…. Learn more.

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   Providence definition: the foreseeing care and guidance of God or nature over the creatures of the earth.. See examples of PROVIDENCE used in a sentence.

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   PROVIDENCE meaning: 1. an influence that is not human in origin and is thought to control people's lives: 2. an…. Learn more.

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   1. ( often cap.) the foreseeing care and guidance of God or nature over the creatures of the earth. 2. ( cap.) God, esp. when conceived as exercising such care and guidance in directing human affairs. 3. a manifestation of divine care or direction. 4. provident or prudent management of resources.

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   The care or benevolent guidance of God or nature. An instance of this. God, as the guiding power of the universe. Divine care or direction, the will of God or the gods; fate. Any of several cities named for this force, particularly the capital of the American state of Rhode Island.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › providence_nprovidence noun - Oxford English Dictionary

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   There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun providence, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishprovidence noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   noun. /ˈprɒvɪdəns/ /ˈprɑːvɪdəns/ (also Providence) [uncountable] (formal) Idioms. God, or a force that some people believe controls our lives and the things that happen to us, usually in a way that protects us synonym fate. to trust in divine providence. She believed her suffering was sent by providence. Topics Religion and festivals c2.

10. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › providenceprovidence - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Jun 2, 2024 · providence (countable and uncountable, plural providences) (now rare) Preparation for the future; good governance; foresight. [from 14th c.] The careful governance and guidance of God (or another deity, nature, etc.). [from 14th c.]

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishProvidence - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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    Providence. /ˈprɒvɪdəns/. /ˈprɑːvɪdəns/. the capital and largest city of the US state of Rhode Island. It is on the Providence River and Narragansett Bay. Roger Williams established it in 1636 as a safe place for people of all religions. It is known for its silver products and jewellery.