Province meaning : A region of the earth or of a continent; a district or country. An administrative subdivision of certain countries, including Canada and China. (Roman history) An area outside Italy which is administered by a Roman governor. An area under the jurisdiction of an archbishop, typically comprising a number of adjacent dioceses. An area under the jurisdiction of a provincial within a monastic order. (in plural, chiefly with definite article) The parts of a country outside its capital city. An area of activity, responsibility or knowledge; the proper concern of a particular person or concept.