province

Universal Words noun 1 [C] one of the areas that some countries are divided into with its own local government: the provinces of Canada 2 (the provinces) [pl.] (BrE) all the parts of a country except the capital city: The show will tour the provinces after it closes in London. * a shy young man from the provinces 3 [sing.] (formal) a person's particular area of knowledge, interest or responsibility: Such decisions are normally the province of higher management. * I'm afraid the matter is outside my province (= I cannot or need not deal with it). 4 [C] an area that an ARCHBISHOP is responsible for