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province
/ˈprɒv.ɪns/
[/ˈprɒv.ɪns/]
administrative region
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A large area or division of a country that has its own local government.
Example
Each province has its own capital city and makes some of its own local laws.
Each province has its own capital city and makes some of its own local laws.
Etymology
From Latin 'provincia', a territory under Roman rule.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for administrative divisions in many countries.