The province
Example: The province was important in the history of the country.
Definition
"The province" refers to a principal administrative division within a country or empire, often governed by its own local authority but subject to the central government. Provinces typically have distinct geographical boundaries and play a key role in political and historical contexts.
Etymology
The term "the province" originates from the Latin word 'provincia,' which referred to a territory outside Rome under Roman administration. Over time, it came to denote any territorial division governed by a larger authority. Did you know that the Roman provinces were essential to managing the vast Roman Empire efficiently?
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"The province" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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