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provinces

Pronunciation: [ˈprɒv.ɪn.sɪz]

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Learn how to use provinces in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “geography”

(noun) a province is a large area of land that is part of a country. It is like a big region or section that has its own local government. Just like in school, different classrooms can have different teachers, but they are all part of the same school.

Example

Quebec is one of the provinces in Canada, and it has its own culture and traditions.

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The city I live in is not a province; it is just a small part of a larger region.

Example

How many provinces are there in your country?

Context: “administration”

(noun) a province can also refer to a division within a larger organization, often used in the context of governance. Think of it like different teams within a school working on their projects, but all reporting to the principal.

Example

The provinces of our country have different laws and systems of government.

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Not all regions have provincial governments; some areas are directly managed by the central government.

Example

What are the responsibilities of each province in our country?

How to pronounce provinces

Pronunciation: [ˈprɒv.ɪn.sɪz]

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