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province

/ˈprɒv.ɪns/

/ˈprɑː.vɪns/

Translations

provincenoun

provinces

/ˈprɒv.ɪns/

/ˈprɑː.vɪns/

provinceDivision administrative principale d’un pays ou d’un empire.

The province of Ontario is one of the largest in Canada.

La province de l’Ontario est l’une des plus grandes du Canada.

Additional translations

provinceAu sens collectif, pour désigner les régions situées hors de la capitale ou des grands centres urbains.

domaineAu sens figuré, pour un champ de compétence, de connaissance ou de responsabilité.

Synonyms

provinceadjective

/ˈprɒv.ɪns/

/ˈprɑː.vɪns/

Used attributively before another noun meaning ‘relating to a province’

provincialSe met généralement avant le nom; forme féminine : provinciale.

Province officials announced a new education policy.

Les autorités provinciales ont annoncé une nouvelle politique éducative.

provincenoun

A principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.

The province of Ontario is one of the largest in Canada.

An area of special knowledge, interest, or responsibility.

Mathematics is not my province, but I am eager to learn more about it.

The parts of a country outside its capital or major urban centers, especially regarded as less sophisticated or culturally important.

After years in London, she found life in the provinces quite peaceful.

The district under the pastoral care or jurisdiction of an archbishop or metropolitan bishop.

The Church of England is divided into two provinces: Canterbury and York.

provinceadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a province (used only before a noun).

Province officials announced a new education policy.