PROVIDENCE


Meaning of PROVIDENCE in English

■ noun

1》 the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power.

↘( Providence ) God or nature as providing such care.

2》 timely preparation for future eventualities.

Origin

ME: from OFr., from L. providentia , from providere (see provide ).

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