province
UK: ˈprɒvɪns | US: ˈprɑːvɪns
n. a principal administrative division of a country or empire
n. a sphere of activity or knowledge
n. (historical) a territory outside Italy under Roman governance
province = pro<forward> + vinc<conquer> + e (silent)
- pro<forward>: Latin prefix meaning "forward" or "on behalf of."
- vinc<conquer>: From Latin vincere (to conquer), reflecting territorial control.
- e: Silent ending, common in Latin-derived English words.
Etymology Origin:
The word province originates from Latin provincia, meaning "territory conquered by Rome." It combined pro- (forward, implying governance) and vincere (to conquer), reflecting Rome's expansionist administration. Over time, it broadened to denote any administrative region or specialized domain.
Quebec is Canada's largest province by area.
Marketing falls outside my province of expertise.
Ancient Gaul was a Roman province for centuries.
The federal government delegated the issue to the provinces.
She treats the kitchen as her personal province.