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Definition of providence

providence

/ˈprɑːvɪdəns/
prov · i · dence
Adverb:providently
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Plural:providences
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Adjective:provident
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• noun

1

The protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power.

Example

"They believed it was by divine providence that they survived the terrible storm."

2

American The capital and most populous city of Rhode Island, United States, located at the head of Narragansett Bay.

3

Timely preparation for future eventualities; prudent foresight.

Example

"Her financial providence in her early career allowed her to retire comfortably at a young age."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to the protective care of God or a supreme being, the word is traditionally capitalized as 'Providence'.

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proudly
prove
provided
providence
providing
provolone
prowfish

Word Origin & Etymology

Late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin providentia, from providere 'foresee, attend to', from pro- 'before' + videre 'to see'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Providence. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 22, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/providence
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