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providence

1

[ prov-i-duhns ]

noun

  1. (often initial capital letter) the foreseeing care and guidance of God or nature over the creatures of the earth.
  2. (initial capital letter) God, especially when conceived as omnisciently directing the universe and the affairs of humankind with wise benevolence.
  3. a manifestation of divine care or direction.
  4. provident or prudent management of resources; prudence.
  5. foresight; provident care.


Providence

2

[ prov-i-duhns ]

noun

  1. a seaport in and the capital of Rhode Island, in the NE part, at the head of Narragansett Bay.

Providence

1

/ ˈprɒvɪdəns /

noun

  1. Christianity God, esp as showing foreseeing care and protection of his creatures


Providence

2

/ ˈprɒvɪdəns /

noun

  1. a port in NE Rhode Island, capital of the state, at the head of Narragansett Bay: founded by Roger Williams in 1636. Pop: 176 365 (2003 est)

providence

3

/ ˈprɒvɪdəns /

noun

    1. Christianity God's foreseeing protection and care of his creatures
    2. such protection and care as manifest by some other force
  1. a supposed manifestation of such care and guidance
  2. the foresight or care exercised by a person in the management of his affairs or resources

Providence

  1. Capital of Rhode Island and the largest city in the state, located in the northeastern part of the state.


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Notes

Port of entry and major trading center.
Roger Williams founded Providence in the early seventeenth century after he was exiled from the colony of Massachusetts . He named it in gratitude for “God's merciful providence.”

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Word History and Origins

Origin of providence1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Latin prōvidentia “foresight, forethought,” from prōvident- (stem of prōvidēns provident ) + -ia, noun suffix

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Word History and Origins

Origin of providence1

C14: via French from Latin prōvidēntia, from prōvidēre to provide; see provide , -ence

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Example Sentences

So when Providence scored the first 10 points, it wasn’t much of a shock.

Georgetown will now have at least a full week in between games if it’s able to play at Providence on Saturday.

In nearby Providence, another 600-bed field hospital in the city’s convention center is accepting patients.

Among the cities currently considering some form of rent control are Chicago, Philadelphia, Providence, and Orlando.

So that company goes from 100 employees in Providence, Rhode Island, to zero employees.

“Basically, I was contacted and asked if an appeal could be opened on my behalf,” she told me from her home in Providence.

Buddy Cianci knows the soul of Providence—and voters apparently know the ex-mayor a little too well to forgive and forget.

That crazy image stayed in my mind all the way up from Washington on a train, which I fell out of in Providence, R.I.

The ex-convict mayor of Providence, Rhode Island is coming back for more.

How do you frame this guy as the mayor of a 21st-century Providence?

Providence, interposing, made him a painter, and the gaiety of nations has been increased by the possession of some storks.

Divine Providence is about to place independence within our reach, in a manner most acceptable to a free and independent people.

"The feelin' you 'ave in your 'eart for a father, wot's planted there by Providence," explained Jane.

This would be an awful blow to us out here, would be a sign that Providence had some grudge against the Dardanelles.

Think of the immeasurable wealth of a Providence who could create such a wonder for just two insignificant human beings.

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