прови́нция — meaning in English

English meaning

• country noun A nation with its own government and defined territory.
• province noun A large administrative division of certain countries, such as Canada or China.
• state noun The particular condition someone or something is in at a given time.

Senses

прови́нция is used for these senses in English:

• country (uncountable, usually preceded by “the”) A rural area, as opposed to a town or city; the countryside. [from 16th c.]
• eparchy (historical, Ancient Rome) A district of the Roman Empire at the third echelon
• province A region of the earth or of a continent; a district or country. [from 14th c.]
• state A political division of a federation retaining a notable degree of autonomy, as in the United States, Mexico, Nigeria, or India.

country — full definition

1. noun A nation with its own government and defined territory.
2. noun Rural land, as opposed to cities and towns.
3. adj Relating to or typical of rural areas, or of country music.

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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