providence
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Etymology [edit]
From Old French providence, from Latin prōvidentia (“providence, foresight”).
Pronunciation [edit]
Noun [edit]
providence (countable and uncountable; plural providences)
- The prudent care and management of resources.
- His providence in saving for his old age is exemplary.
- The careful guardianship exercised by a deity.
- A manifestation of divine care or direction.
Translations [edit]
prudent care and management of resources
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careful guardianship exercised by a deity
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manifestation of divine care or direction
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Old French [edit]
Noun [edit]
providence f (nominative singular providence)
- providence (manifestation of divine care or direction)