- the foreseeing care and guidance of God or nature over the creatures of the earth.
- God, especially when conceived as omnisciently directing the universe and the affairs of humankind with wise benevolence.
- a manifestation of divine care or direction.
- provident or prudent management of resources; prudence.
- foresight; provident care.
- a seaport in and the capital of Rhode Island, in the NE part, at the head of Narragansett Bay.
- God's foreseeing protection and care of his creatures
- such protection and care as manifest by some other force
- a supposed manifestation of such care and guidance
- the foresight or care exercised by a person in the management of his affairs or resources
- God, esp as showing foreseeing care and protection of his creatures
- a port in NE Rhode Island, capital of the state, at the head of Narragansett Bay: founded by Roger Williams in 1636. Pop: 176 365 (2003 est)
