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A '''province''' is a territorial subdivision. In many [[nation]]s, territorial subdivisions are officially styled as provinces. More generally, the term is often used to refer to any territorial subdivision of a [[nation]]. | A '''province''' is a territorial subdivision. In many [[nation]]s, territorial subdivisions are officially styled as provinces. More generally, the term is often used to refer to any territorial subdivision of a [[nation]]. | ||
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| + | ==Etymology== | ||
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| + | A possible origin in [[Latin]] is from pro- ("on behalf of") and vincere ("to triumph/take control over"). Thus a province was a territory or function that an official took control over on behalf of a higher a higher authority. | ||
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| + | The word most immediately entered the [[English]] language through [[French]]. The French word province was derived from the Latin word ''provincia'' which had an essentially identical meaning. | ||
[[Category:Provinces]] | [[Category:Provinces]] | ||
[[Category:Subnational entities]] | [[Category:Subnational entities]] | ||
Revision as of 14:27, 18 March 2007
This article refers to the term Province as it relates to Nationstates. For more general information, see the Wikipedia article on the subject.
A province is a territorial subdivision. In many nations, territorial subdivisions are officially styled as provinces. More generally, the term is often used to refer to any territorial subdivision of a nation.
Etymology
A possible origin in Latin is from pro- ("on behalf of") and vincere ("to triumph/take control over"). Thus a province was a territory or function that an official took control over on behalf of a higher a higher authority.
The word most immediately entered the English language through French. The French word province was derived from the Latin word provincia which had an essentially identical meaning.
