New Providence


noun
  1. an island in the N Bahamas. 58 sq. mi. (150 sq. km).

  2. a borough in NE New Jersey.

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How to use New Providence in a sentence

  • The object of the cruise was to capture a lot of stores, left unprotected by the British at the island of New Providence.

    Twelve Naval Captains | Molly Elliot Seawell

British Dictionary definitions for New Providence

New Providence

noun
  1. an island in the Atlantic, in the Bahamas. Chief town: Nassau. Pop: 210 832 (2000). Area: 150 sq km (58 sq miles)

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