English dictionary

province

/'pr/A/v/I/ns/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

noun.location

Synonyms state

Source: WordNet 3.0
the proper sphere or extent of your activities

noun.state

Examples
It was his province to take care of himself.

Synonyms responsibility

Source: WordNet 3.0
A country or region, more or less remote from the city of Rome, brought under the Roman government; a conquered country beyond the limits of Italy.

noun

Source: webster1913