Providence (n.)

  1. the capital and largest city of Rhode Island; located in northeastern Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay; site of Brown University

    [ Syn: providence , capital of rhode island ]

  2. the guardianship and control exercised by a deity; divine providence'

  3. a manifestation of God's foresightful care for his creatures

  4. the prudence and care exercised by someone in the management of resources

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