Province

Pronunciation: /ˈprɑvɪns/

Definitions of province

noun a territorial division of a country, land, or empire

Example Sentences

A1 I live in the province of Ontario.

A2 In Canada, each province has its own government.

B1 The province of Quebec is known for its French-speaking population.

B2 The province of Alberta is famous for its oil reserves.

C1 The province of British Columbia offers stunning natural landscapes.

C2 The province of Ontario is the most populous in Canada.

Examples of province in a Sentence

formal The province of Ontario is known for its diverse population and strong economy.

informal I'm heading to the province for the long weekend to visit family.

slang The province is where all the action is happening this summer.

figurative In the province of my mind, anything is possible.

Grammatical Forms of province

• past tense: provinced
• plural: provinces
• comparative: more provincial
• superlative: most provincial
• present tense: provinces
• future tense: will province
• perfect tense: have provincied
• continuous tense: is provincing
• singular: province
• positive degree: province
• infinitive: to province
• gerund: provincing
• participle: provincing

Origin and Evolution of province

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'province' originated from the Latin word 'provincia', which referred to a territory or region under Roman rule.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'province' has evolved to refer to a territorial division or administrative region within a country, with varying levels of autonomy and governance.