Providence meaning

What does “providence” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“providence” is a noun with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the capital and largest city of Rhode Island; located in northeastern Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay; site of Brown University.

providence

noun

  1. the capital and largest city of Rhode Island; located in northeastern Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay; site of Brown University

  2. the guardianship and control exercised by a deity

    “divine providence”

  3. a manifestation of God's foresightful care for his creatures

  4. the prudence and care exercised by someone in the management of resources

    Oppositesimprovidence

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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