providence

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations'providence', 'Providence': /ˈprɒvɪdəns/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈprɑvɪdəns/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling'providence', 'Providence': (prov′i dəns)

prov•i•dence /ˈprɑvɪdəns/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable* often: Providence]

the care and guidance of God or nature over the creatures of the earth, esp. in directing human affairs.

prov•i•dence (prov′i dəns),USA pronunciation n.

(often cap.) the foreseeing care and guidance of God or nature over the creatures of the earth.
(cap.) God, esp. when conceived as omnisciently directing the universe and the affairs of humankind with wise benevolence.
a manifestation of divine care or direction.
provident or prudent management of resources;
prudence.
foresight;
provident care.

Prov•i•dence (prov′i dəns),USA pronunciation n.

Place Namesa seaport in and the capital of Rhode Island, in the NE part, at the head of Narragansett Bay. 156,804.

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providence /ˈprɒvɪdəns/ n

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

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Providence /ˈprɒvɪdəns/ n

Etymology: 14th Century: via French from Latin prōvidēntia, from prōvidēre to provide; see provide, -ence

Providence /ˈprɒvɪdəns/ n

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)

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