province
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/ˈprɑːvɪns/
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/ˈprɒvɪns/
administrative division
Etymology
Etymology Information
'province' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'provincia', where 'pro-' meant 'before' and 'vincere' meant 'to conquer'.
Historical Evolution
'provincia' transformed into the Old French word 'province', and eventually became the modern English word 'province'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a conquered territory', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an administrative division'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.
Canada is divided into ten provinces and three territories.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40