province
US /ˈprɑː.vɪns/
UK /ˈprɑː.vɪns/
1.
a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.
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Quebec is the largest province in Canada by area.
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The Roman Empire was divided into many provinces.
2.
the whole of a country apart from the capital city.
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Life in the provinces is often slower-paced than in the capital.
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Many young people move from the provinces to the city for work.
3.
an area of activity or knowledge.
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That's outside my province of expertise.
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Teaching is within the province of the education department.