n. 1 the protective care of God or nature. 2 (Providence) God in this aspect. 3 timely care or preparation; foresight; thrift. special providence a particular instance of God's providence.
[ ME f. OF providence or L providentia (as PROVIDE) ]
n. 1 the protective care of God or nature. 2 (Providence) God in this aspect. 3 timely care or preparation; foresight; thrift. special providence a particular instance of God's providence.
[ ME f. OF providence or L providentia (as PROVIDE) ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012