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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024prov•i•dence /ˈprɑvɪdəns/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable* often: Providence]- the care and guidance of God or nature over the creatures of the earth, esp. in directing human affairs.
See -vide-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024prov•i•dence (prov′i dəns),USA pronunciation n. - (often cap.) the foreseeing care and guidance of God or nature over the creatures of the earth.
- (cap.) God, esp. when conceived as omnisciently directing the universe and the affairs of humankind with wise benevolence.
- a manifestation of divine care or direction.
- provident or prudent management of resources;
prudence. - foresight;
provident care.
- Latin prōvidentia foresight, forethought. See provident, -ence
- Middle English 1300–50
- Place Namesa seaport in and the capital of Rhode Island, in the NE part, at the head of Narragansett Bay. 156,804.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: providence /ˈprɒvɪdəns/ n - God's foreseeing protection and care of his creatures
- such protection and care as manifest by some other force
- a supposed manifestation of such care and guidance
- the foresight or care exercised by a person in the management of his affairs or resources
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Providence /ˈprɒvɪdəns/ n - God, esp as showing foreseeing care and protection of his creatures
Etymology: 14th Century: via French from Latin prōvidēntia, from prōvidēre to provide; see provide, -ence Providence /ˈprɒvɪdəns/ n - a port in NE Rhode Island, capital of the state, at the head of Narragansett Bay: founded by Roger Williams in 1636. Pop: 176 365 (2003 est)
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