province

Meanings

• noun

  A large territorial entity forming part of a larger country or realm.

  - "The province of Quebec in Canada is the largest in area."
  - "The people of the province are proud of their rich cultural heritage."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɹɑvɪns/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

circuit , dao , lu , route , tao

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with province
providence , residence , dependence

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Variants

List of all variants of province that leads to same result
province , provinces , North-West Frontier Province , Rhine Province , Cape Colony , Cape Province , Cape of Good Hope , Kaapland

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Latin 'provincia' meaning 'government of provincial matters, jurisdiction'.

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Trivia

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1. The smallest province in the world is Vatican City.

2. The largest province by area is Russia's Siberia.

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Related Concepts

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1. region: A region is a large area with distinct characteristics, often smaller than a province.

2. state: A state is a political entity with its own government, often larger than a province.

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Culture

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The term 'province' has been used in various literary works, such as Shakespeare's 'King Lear', where it refers to a territory under the rule of a monarch.

How to Memorize "province"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large territory with distinct borders and unique characteristics. This is what we call a province.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'province' with the idea of a large territorial entity under the rule of a larger country.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Province: A large territory under a province's rule'.

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