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/
Korean meaning: 주, 성, 도 (국가의 행정구역)
Korean pronunciation: **프**라빈스
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
The northern province grows most of the country's rice and wheat.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'provincia'에서 유래했으며, 원래 로마 총독이 통치하는 정복된 영토를 의미했습니다. 'pro(앞으로)'와 'vincere(정복하다)'의 조합으로, 로마가 앞으로 나아가 정복한 땅이라는 뜻이었습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“Cooking is my mom's province - I'm not allowed to touch the stove!”
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