province

[ˈprɑːvɪns]

province Definition

  • 1a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires
  • 2an area of special knowledge, interest, or responsibility

Using province: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "province" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was born in the province of Quebec.

  • Example

    The company has offices in several provinces.

  • Example

    The issue falls outside the province of this committee.

  • Example

    She is an expert in the province of linguistics.

province Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for province

Phrases with province

  • beyond one's province

    outside the area of one's expertise or responsibility

    Example

    As a doctor, it is beyond my province to comment on legal matters.

  • the provinces

    the parts of a country outside the capital or the largest cities

    Example

    He spent most of his life in the provinces before moving to the city.

  • a remote or underdeveloped region

    Example

    The town was located in a backwater province with limited access to modern amenities.

Origins of province

from Old French 'province', from Latin 'provincia', meaning 'territory under Roman domination'

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Summary: province in Brief

The term 'province' [ˈprɑːvɪns] refers to a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires, such as Quebec, or an area of special knowledge, interest, or responsibility, such as linguistics. It also extends into phrases like 'beyond one's province,' denoting areas outside one's expertise, and 'the provinces,' referring to parts of a country outside the capital or largest cities.

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