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DICTIONARY definition: a book or digital resource (such as Dictionary.com) containing a selection of words and information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, inflected forms, …

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DEFINE definition: to state or set forth the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.). See examples of define used in a sentence.

MEANING definition: what is intended to be, or actually is, expressed or indicated; signification; import. See examples of meaning used in a sentence.

FASCISM definition: a governmental system led by a dictator having complete power, forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism, regimenting all industry, commerce, etc., and …

PROVIDENCE definition: the foreseeing care and guidance of God or nature over the creatures of the earth. See examples of providence used in a sentence.

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DICTION definition: style of speaking or writing as dependent upon choice of words. See examples of diction used in a sentence.

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