Providence

  1. Proper noun.  God, or a guardian deity.
  2. Proper noun.  Any of several cities in the United States, especially the capital of Rhode Island.
  3. Noun.  The prudent care and management of resources.
  4. Noun.  The careful guardianship exercised by a deity.
  5. Noun.  A manifestation of divine care or direction.

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This entry was last updated on RefTopia from its source on 3/20/2012.