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province

ˈpɹɑvɪns, ˈprɑvɪns, ˈprɑː.vɪns, ˈpɹɒvɪns
Meaning: an administrative division of a country; an area of responsibility
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈprɑvɪns, ˈprɑː.vɪns, ˈpɹɒvɪns

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Example sentences

Quebec is a province of Canada.
Quebec is a province of Canada.
The government struggled to suppress the armed rebellion in the northern province.
The government struggled to suppress the armed rebellion in the northern province.
The government launched a massive project to industrialize the rural provinces.
The government launched a massive project to industrialize the rural provinces.
Quebec is a beautiful province in Canada.
Quebec is a beautiful province in Canada.
San Juan is a province located in the northwest of Argentina.
San Juan is a province located in the northwest of Argentina.

Usage Notes

A 'province' is a large administrative area within some countries. It can also figuratively mean someone's area of expertise or duty.

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