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Provinz — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • hinterland noun The land immediately next to, and inland from, a coast.
  • province noun A large administrative division of certain countries, such as Canada or China.

Senses

Provinz is used for these senses in English:

  • eparchy (historical, Ancient Rome) A district of the Roman Empire at the third echelon
  • hinterland A remote or undeveloped area.
  • province A region of the earth or of a continent; a district or country. [from 14th c.]

hinterland — full definition

  1. noun The land immediately next to, and inland from, a coast.
  2. noun The rural territory surrounding an urban area, especially a port.
  3. noun A remote or undeveloped area.
  4. noun That which is unknown or unexplored about someone.

province — full definition

  1. noun A large administrative division of certain countries, such as Canada or China.
  2. noun A particular area of responsibility, activity, or expertise.

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