Synonyms for

Provinces

Verb / ˈprɑ:vʌnsʌz / Another word for provinces — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A territory governed as a political or administrative unit of a country or empire.

Synonyms & similar words

state responsibility province territories states regions districts counties territories lands areas zones sectors departments divisions jurisdictions localities precincts sectors townships wards enclaves communities

Synonyms by register

Formal

territories regions districts dependencies

Informal

areas zones parts

Literary

shires domains realms

Antonyms

center capital metropolis core heartland

Common collocations

  • ancient provinces
  • Roman provinces
  • outer provinces
  • provincial government
  • border provinces
  • remote provinces
  • divided into provinces

Word family

noun province
adjective provincial

Usage note

While 'province' can refer to any administrative division, it often carries connotations of being outside the capital or a major center. 'Provincial' as an adjective can sometimes imply a lack of sophistication.

Example sentences

  1. The province of Ontario is larger than any other province in Canada.
  2. Quebec is the only province in Canada where French is the official language.
  3. The province of British Columbia is known for its beautiful mountains and coastline.
  4. The people of Alberta are proud of their oil industry.
  5. Nova Scotia is a beautiful province on the east coast of Canada.

Quotes

  • Canada is not a country, it's winter. And winter is not a season, it's an occupation. - Derek Beaulieu
  • You know you're a Newfie when you come up with a Newfie joke that's actually funny. - Mary Walsh
  • In the province of Quebec, Christmas trees are decorated with red ribbons, and the nativity scene is called a crèche. - Monique Roy

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