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province

/ˈprɒv.ɪns/

/ˈprɑː.vɪns/

provincenoun

provinces

/ˈprɒv.ɪns/

/ˈprɑː.vɪns/

Translations

The province is known for its beautiful landscapes.

Провинция известна своими красивыми пейзажами.

He is an expert in the province of physics.

Он эксперт в области физики.

Additional translations

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

provinceadjective

/ˈprɒv.ɪns/

/ˈprɑː.vɪns/

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

Definitions

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

Province officials announced a new education policy.