1. (

• Providence ,
• capital_of_Rhode_Island

) the capital and largest city of Rhode Island; located in northeastern Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay; site of Brown University ;

2. (

• providence

) the guardianship and control exercised by a deity; "divine providence" ;

3. (

• providence

) a manifestation of God's foresightful care for his creatures ;

4. (

• providence

) the prudence and care exercised by someone in the management of resources ;