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providence

nounfeminine/pɾu.vi.ðẽ.ˈsi.ɐ/medium

pro·vi·dên·ci·a

Definition

The protective care or preparation for future events, often attributed to a divine power; foresight.
They believed their survival was an act of divine providence.
Through careful providence, she had saved enough for her retirement.
Common collocations
divine providencetake providence

Etymology

Do latim 'providentia'.

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