providence

¹

[ prov-i-duhns ]

noun

1. (often initial capital letter) the foreseeing care and guidance of God or nature over the creatures of the earth.
2. (initial capital letter) God, especially when conceived as omnisciently directing the universe and the affairs of humankind with wise benevolence.
3. a manifestation of divine care or direction.
4. provident or prudent management of resources; prudence.
5. foresight; provident care.

Providence

²

[ prov-i-duhns ]

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of Rhode Island, in the NE part, at the head of Narragansett Bay.

providence

¹

/ ˈprɒvɪdəns /

noun

1. 1. Christianity God's foreseeing protection and care of his creatures
   2. such protection and care as manifest by some other force
2. a supposed manifestation of such care and guidance
3. the foresight or care exercised by a person in the management of his affairs or resources

Providence

²

/ ˈprɒvɪdəns /

noun

1. a port in NE Rhode Island, capital of the state, at the head of Narragansett Bay: founded by Roger Williams in 1636. Pop: 176 365 (2003 est)

Providence

³

/ ˈprɒvɪdəns /

noun

1. Christianity God, esp as showing foreseeing care and protection of his creatures

Providence

1. Capital of Rhode Island and the largest city in the state, located in the northeastern part of the state.

Notes

Port of entry and major trading center.

Roger Williams founded Providence in the early seventeenth century after he was exiled from the colony of Massachusetts . He named it in gratitude for “God's merciful providence.”

Word History and Origins

Origin of providence¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Latin prōvidentia “foresight, forethought,” from prōvident- (stem of prōvidēns provident ) + -ia, noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of providence¹

C14: via French from Latin prōvidēntia, from prōvidēre to provide; see provide , -ence

Example Sentences

"By the hand of providence and the grace of God, that villain did not succeed in his goal," Trump said.

From Salon

“President Trump needs the most coverage of anyone,” Johnson said, attributing his survival to providence.

From Los Angeles Times

Former President Trump said Thursday that divine providence saved him from being killed by an assassin in his first public remarks since he was injured by a gunman’s bullet over the weekend.

From Los Angeles Times

One can hardly fault Donald Trump for believing divine providence is on his side.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s not historically been the providence of octogenarians.

From Seattle Times