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Provence

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Type Region
Usage French, English, German
Pronounced Pron. /pʁɔ.vɑ̃s/(French)
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Meaning & History

From Latin provincia meaning "province", a Roman territorial division. This is the name a region in southern France, originally acquiring its name because it was the first Roman province beyond the Alps.

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Rootprovincia
Other Languages & CulturesProvenza(Italian) Provença(Provençal) Provenza(Spanish)
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Entry updated October 6, 2024

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