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1. (n.) providence
(often cap.) the foreseeing care and guidance of God or nature over the creatures of the earth.
2. providence
(cap.) God, esp. when conceived as exercising such care and guidance in directing human affairs.
3. providence
a manifestation of divine care or direction.
4. providence
provident or prudent management of resources.
5. providence
foresight; provident care.
6. (n.) Providence
the capital of Rhode Island, in the NE part, at the head of Narragansett Bay. 152,558.
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) Providence, capital of Rhode Island
the capital and largest city of Rhode Island; located in northeastern Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay; site of Brown University
2. (noun) providence
the guardianship and control exercised by a deity
"divine providence"
3. (noun) providence
a manifestation of God's foresightful care for his creatures
4. (noun) providence
the prudence and care exercised by someone in the management of resources
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Providence
the act of providing or preparing for future use or application; a making ready; preparation
2. (noun) Providence
foresight; care; especially, the foresight and care which God manifests for his creatures; hence, God himself, regarded as exercising a constant wise prescience
3. (noun) Providence
a manifestation of the care and superintendence which God exercises over his creatures; an event ordained by divine direction
4. (noun) Providence
prudence in the management of one's concerns; economy; frugality
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. Providence
a seaport and semi-capital of Rhode Island, U.S., on a river of the name, 44 m. SW. of Boston; it is a centre of a large manufacturing district, and has a large trade in woollens, jewellery, and hardware; has a number of public buildings, and institutions, churches, schools, libraries, and hospitals, as well as beautiful villas and gardens.
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