province — a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɑːvɪns/
Example Sentences
- He moved from the busy capital to a quiet province where cows outnumber people.
- The new teacher discovered that classroom management was definitely not her province.
- Each province in Canada has its own unique culture and traditions.
province
NOUN[/ˈprɑːvɪns/]
a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires
💡 Concept
The northern province grows most of the country's rice and wheat.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈprɑːvɪns/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈprɒvɪns/
🌳Etymology
Rootprovince
🎵Rhyme
convinceevincemince
convince
evince
mince
🔗Collocations
coastal province
province of knowledge
remote province
northern province
govern a province
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“He moved from the busy capital to a quiet province where cows outnumber people.”
😄 Fun example
“The new teacher discovered that classroom management was definitely not her province.”
“Each province in Canada has its own unique culture and traditions.”
😄 Fun example
“Cooking is my mom's province - I'm not allowed to touch the stove!”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
regionterritorystatedistrictarea
Antonyms
capitalmetropoliscenter
Related
provincialcountymunicipalityjurisdictionadministration
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