A province refers to an administrative division within a larger political entity such as a country or state. Provinces often have their own local governments but are subject to higher-level governance.
Related terms
Autonomous Region: An area within a country that has some degree of self-governance or autonomy.
Devolution: The transfer of certain powers and responsibilities from a central government to regional or local governments.
Administrative Division: Subdivisions within a country or state that are established for administrative purposes, such as provinces, states, or counties.