providence

/pɹˈɑvədəns/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the capital and largest city of Rhode Island; located in northeastern Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay; site of Brown University
2. the guardianship and control exercised by a deity
   “divine providence”
3. a manifestation of God's foresightful care for his creatures
4. the prudence and care exercised by someone in the management of resources

Synonyms for providence

• capital of Rhode Island

Antonyms of providence

• improvidence