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Province Definition, Examples & Usage Guide (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：large administrative region (province)

province 🔊

/ˈprɑːvɪns/

A large part of a country with its own local government.

Province map of China with highlighted region labeled in English

large administrative region 🔊

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/lɑːrdʒ ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtɪv ˈriːdʒən/

A major territorial division within a country, typically having its own local government and representation.

📁 Category：Countries & Government 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Latin 'provincia' (conquered territory), from 'pro-' + 'vincere' (to conquer).

💡 Mnemonic

PROVINCE: 'Pro' + 'vince' → areas 'for' a 'victory' (vince = conquer), i.e., territories won in conquest.

📖 Example

I grew up in a small town in the northern province of Canada. 🔊 I grew up in a small town in the northern province of Canada.

🔗 Collocations

in the province of – within the administrative region of

provincial capital – the chief city of a province

neighboring province – a province that is adjacent

🔄 Synonyms

state (n.) – a politically organized territory with its own government

region (n.) – a large area of a country without fixed boundaries

territory (n.) – an area under the jurisdiction of a government

🌱 Derivatives

provincial (adj.) – relating to a province or provinces

provincialism (n.) – a limited outlook, especially one associated with a province

provincially (adv.) – in a way that relates to a province

📖 Cultural Story

In ancient Rome, 'provincia' referred to a conquered territory outside Italy governed by a Roman magistrate. This term evolved into modern administrative divisions like Canada's provinces.

Meaning 2：area of responsibility (province)

province 🔊

/ˈprɑːvɪns/

An area of knowledge or responsibility that someone is good at or in charge of.

Professional doctor in province of expertise with tools

area of responsibility 🔊

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/ˈɛriə əv rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti/

A particular field of activity, knowledge, or responsibility that someone controls or is expert in.

📁 Category：Social Roles 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

As a teacher, student discipline is within my province, but fixing the classroom computer is not. 🔊 As a teacher, student discipline is within my province, but fixing the classroom computer is not.

🔗 Collocations

within one's province – under one's responsibility or expertise

outside one's province – beyond one's area of authority

fall within the province of – be in the domain of

🔄 Synonyms

domain (n.) – an area of activity or knowledge over which someone has influence

sphere (n.) – a particular field of activity or interest

territory (n.) – an area of knowledge or responsibility

🌱 Derivatives

provincial (adj.) – limited in outlook; narrow