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Providence

pro·vi·dence

UK/ˈpɹɒvɪdəns/ US/ˈpɹɑvɪdəns/ fairly common

noun

1.

the capital and largest city of Rhode Island; located in northeastern Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay; site of Brown University

Synonyms
2.

the guardianship and control exercised by a deity

  • “divine providence”
3.

a manifestation of God''s foresightful care for His creatures

4.

the prudence and care exercised by someone in the management of resources

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Origin

From Middle English providence, from Anglo-Norman providence, Middle French providence, and their source, Latin prōvidentia (“providence, foresight”), from the present participle of prōvidēre (“to provide”). By surface analysis, provide + -ence. Displaced native Old English foresċēawung.

Phrases

  • Lake Providence
  • Providence Portal

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