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province

[prov-ins] / ˈprɒv ɪns /
NOUN
area of rule, responsibility
Synonyms
STRONGEST
colony county department district part region territory zone
STRONG
arena bailiwick business calling canton capacity champaign charge concern demesne dependency division domain dominion duty employment field function jurisdiction line office orbit post pursuit realm role section shire sphere terrain tract walk work
Antonyms
STRONG
avocation entertainment fun recreation retreat unemployment whole

Example Sentences

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Notably, verified video that emerged from Iran on Friday appeared to show US military helicopters and at least one refuelling aircraft operating over Iran's Khuzestan province.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

They are the exclusive province of the federal government.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

Rules for university admissions can vary by province; in one model used in Shanghai, a student can apply for up to 96 majors.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The allegations were insistent enough for the president of the province of Prussia to bring the matter to the attention of the minister of clerical affairs and culture in Berlin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Just names on a piece of paper and some province of Cuba Magdalys had never heard of.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.