providence
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/ˈpɹɒvɪdəns/
English
Definitions
noun
- Preparation for the future; good governance, foresight.
- The careful governance and guidance of God (or another deity, nature etc.).
- A manifestation of divine care or direction; an instance of divine intervention.
- Specifically, the prudent care and management of resources; thriftiness, frugality.“His providence in saving for his old age is exemplary.”
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capital of rhode islandlordwelfareprovidentforesightforethoughtordercontingencyprovidenciaprudenceanticipationcircumspectionprovisionguidanceguardianshipoversight