providence providence /ˈprɑːvədəns/

noun

1. () The guardianship and control exercised by a deity  ( providence )
   the guardianship and control exercised by a deity
    Divine providence
   divine providence
   
   
2. The prudence and care exercised by someone in the management of resources  ( providence )
   the prudence and care exercised by someone in the management of resources
   
3. A manifestation of God's foresightful care for his creatures  ( providence )
   a manifestation of God's foresightful care for his creatures
    The villagers believed that the timely rainfall was a sign of providence.
   The villagers believed that the timely rainfall was a sign of providence.
   
   

 Providence

1. () The capital and largest city of Rhode Island; located in northeastern Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay; site of Brown University  ( capital of Rhode Island , Providence )
   the capital and largest city of Rhode Island; located in northeastern Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay; site of Brown University
     They explored the charming streets of Providence, Rhode Island, filled with historic architecture.
   They explored the charming streets of Providence, Rhode Island, filled with historic architecture.