Province
As a Noun
- A territorial division of a country, similar to a state or region.
- An area of expertise or responsibility.
- A region outside a central city, often rural or less developed.
- (Historical) A territory under the control of an empire or ruling power.
As Other Form
- Provincial (Adjective): Relating to a province; sometimes used to describe a narrow or less sophisticated perspective.
Word History
The word province comes from the Latin provincia, meaning “territory under Roman rule.” It originally referred to lands governed by Roman officials and later evolved to describe administrative divisions in various countries.
Examples
- Canada is divided into several provinces. (Noun – territorial division)
- Education falls under the province of the state government. (Noun – area of responsibility)
- He moved from the province to the capital city for work. (Noun – rural region)
- The Roman Empire expanded by adding new provinces. (Noun – historical meaning)
Synonyms
Region, territory, district, division, domain
Related Words
State, jurisdiction, area, sector
Antonyms
Metropolis, capital, central authority, urban center
