Meaning of Province
one of the areas that some countries are divided into with its own local government
In simple words: A large area of land that is part of a country
Province in a sentence
- The province is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history.
- Agriculture is the main industry in this province.
- She was elected as the governor of the province last year.
- The documentary explored the cultural diversity within several provinces of the country.
- Historically, the province had its own legal system separate from the capital.
- In ancient times, the province was a frontier region vulnerable to invasions.
How to use Province
Use 'province' to refer to regional divisions in countries like Canada or China. It's appropriate in both formal and casual contexts but may be less common in everyday conversation in some regions.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'province' as 'pro-vent' — a big vent in a country where many people live.
Related words
Collocations with Province
Common mistakes with Province
- Confusing 'province' with 'state' in countries where the terms are not interchangeable.
- Using 'province' only for rural areas, not realizing it can refer to urban regions too.
- Incorrectly pluralizing as 'provinces' when referring to multiple areas.
Compare Province with Region, District, Area, Zone, Territory
Province appears in
Province in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مقاطعة
منطقة كبيرة من الأرض جزء من بلد
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রদেশ
দেশের একটি বড় অংশ
- GermanDeutsch
Provinz
Ein großes Gebiet, das Teil eines Landes ist
- SpanishEspañol
Provincia
Una gran área de tierra que forma parte de un país
- Persianفارسی
استان
یک منطقه بزرگ زمینی که بخشی از یک کشور است
- FrenchFrançais
Province
Une grande région qui fait partie d'un pays
- Hindiहिन्दी
प्रांत
किसी देश का एक बड़ा भूभाग
- ItalianItaliano
Provincia
Una vasta area di terra che fa parte di un paese
- PortuguesePortuguês
Província
Uma grande área de terra que faz parte de um país
- RussianРусский
Провинция
Большой участок земли, являющийся частью страны
- Urduاردو
صوبہ
ملک کا ایک بڑا علاقہ
- Chinese中文
省
一个国家的一部分大片土地
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Frequently asked questions about Province
What does Province mean?
A large area of land that is part of a country
What is the definition of Province?
one of the areas that some countries are divided into with its own local government
How do you use Province in a sentence?
The province is known for its beautiful landscapes and rich history.
Can you give another example of Province?
Agriculture is the main industry in this province.
What are synonyms for Province?
Common alternatives include region, district, area, zone, territory.
What is the opposite of Province?
Opposite meanings include city, town.
What words go with Province?
It commonly pairs with northern, southern, etc., tour, from the province, in the province, exclusive, sole, become, remain, consider something as, once the province of….
What are common mistakes when using Province?
Confusing 'province' with 'state' in countries where the terms are not interchangeable. Using 'province' only for rural areas, not realizing it can refer to urban regions too. Incorrectly pluralizing as 'provinces' when referring to multiple areas.
How do you pronounce Province?
US: /["/ˈprɑːvɪns/"]/, UK: /["/ˈprɒvɪns/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Province?
Use 'province' to refer to regional divisions in countries like Canada or China. It's appropriate in both formal and casual contexts but may be less common in everyday conversation in some regions.
What CEFR level is Province?
"Province" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.

