providence

Definition

  • n. the capital and largest city of Rhode Island; located in northeastern Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay; site of Brown University
  • n. the guardianship and control exercised by a deity
  • n. a manifestation of God's foresightful care for his creatures
  • n. the prudence and care exercised by someone in the management of resources

Word forms

Plural
providences

Example sentences

  1. n.

    Many believe that providence guided them to make the right choices in life.