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province

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/ˈprɒvɪns/ · prov-ince

A territory or region that is administered as a political unit.

Meanings

nounformal

A territory or region that is administered as a political unit.

ایک علاقہ یا خطہ جو سیاسی اکائی کے طور پر منتظم ہوتا ہے۔

صوبہ

sooba

Synonyms

regionareadistrictعلاقہخطہضلع

Antonyms

nationcountryقومملک

Common Collocations

  • federal province
  • urban province
  • rural province

Example Sentences

The province of Punjab is known for its rich culture.

صوبہ پنجاب اپنی ثقافت کے لیے مشہور ہے۔

Sooba Punjab apni saqafat ke liye mashhoor hai.

Each province has its own set of laws and regulations.

ہر صوبے کے اپنے قوانین اور ضوابط ہوتے ہیں۔

Har soobe ke apne qawanin aur zawaabit hote hain.

The province is home to many diverse communities.

یہ صوبہ مختلف کمیونٹیز کا گھر ہے۔

Yeh sooba mukhtalif communities ka ghar hai.

Easily Confused With

providence:Providence refers to divine guidance or care, while province denotes a political or geographical division.

Word Family

provincial
adjectiveصوبائی
provinces
nounصوبے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember that 'province' is like 'pro' for a region.

Picture a map divided into different regions, each representing a province.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "provincia" — office, duty, province

First known use: 14th century

The term evolved from its Latin roots in the early Roman Empire, where 'provincia' referred to the territories governed by Roman officials.