province
Translation
province, region, area of expertise
Examples
Quebec is a province in Canada.
Quebec is a province in Canada.
That topic is outside my province.
That topic is outside my province.
Grammar Patterns
a province in ((a country)) an administrative division in ((a country)) Quebec is a province in Canada.
outside sb's province outside of sb's area of expertise or authority That topic is outside my province.
Similar Words
Synonyms: region, territory, state, domain
Etymology
From Latin 'provincia', meaning 'territory under Roman administration', from 'pro-' (forward) + 'vincere' (to conquer).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a major administrative division of a country. Figuratively, it can also mean an area of knowledge or responsibility.