providence

¹

[prov-i-duhns]

noun

1. (often initial capital letter),  the foreseeing care and guidance of God or nature over the creatures of the earth.

2. (initial capital letter),  God, especially when conceived as omnisciently directing the universe and the affairs of humankind with wise benevolence.

3. a manifestation of divine care or direction.

4. provident or prudent management of resources; prudence.

5. foresight; provident care.

Providence

²

[prov-i-duhns]

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of Rhode Island, in the NE part, at the head of Narragansett Bay.

Providence

¹

/ ˈprɒvɪdəns /

noun

1. Christianity God, esp as showing foreseeing care and protection of his creatures

Providence

²

/ ˈprɒvɪdəns /

noun

1. 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)

providence

³

/ ˈprɒvɪdəns /

noun

1. 1. Christianity God's foreseeing protection and care of his creatures

   2. such protection and care as manifest by some other force

2. a supposed manifestation of such care and guidance

3. the foresight or care exercised by a person in the management of his affairs or resources

Providence

1. Capital of Rhode Island and the largest city in the state, located in the northeastern part of the state.

Port of entry and major trading center.

Roger Williams founded Providence in the early seventeenth century after he was exiled from the colony of Massachusetts. He named it in gratitude for “God's merciful providence.”

Word History and Origins

Origin of Providence¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Latin prōvidentia “foresight, forethought,” from prōvident- (stem of prōvidēns provident ) + -ia, noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of Providence¹

C14: via French from Latin prōvidēntia, from prōvidēre to provide; see _provide , _-ence

Example Sentences

Judge Caprio had presided over thousands of cases in his hometown of Providence, Rhode Island before embarking on a TV career.

From BBC

The woman, who later said she had fainted while an agent bear-hugged her to the point she struggled to breathe, underwent heart surgery at a Providence Holy Cross Medical Center.

From Los Angeles Times

Hoffman, paraphrasing her state of mind in Providence, writes, “During this time Aimee described herself as profoundly lonely, the emotion coming over her in those days like a ‘terrifying grip.’”

From Los Angeles Times

He said the emergency rooms around his home in the Valley were really crowded until he found himself at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m hoping to hold the whole Providence healthcare system accountable.”

From Los Angeles Times