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| 1. | [ noun ] (government,geography) the capital and largest city of Rhode Island; located in northeastern Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay; site of Brown University | |
| Synonyms: | capital_of_Rhode_Island | |
| Related terms: | state_capital Rhode_Island | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (religion) the guardianship and control exercised by a deity | |
| Examples: | "divine providence" |
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| Related terms: | care | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (religion) a manifestation of God's foresightful care for His creatures | |
| Related terms: | fortune | |
| 4. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 25208 | |
| 5. | [ noun ] the prudence and care exercised by someone in the management of resources | |
| Related terms: | improvidence prudence foresight | |
| Similar spelling: |
provide provider Providencia provident providently provide_for providential provided_with provided_that privateness providing |
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