What is the meaning of provident?

adjective

  • Providing carefully for the future.
    • usage: "wild squirrels are provident"; "a provident father plans for his children's education"
  • Careful in regard to your own interests.
    • usage: "the prudent use and development of resources"; "wild squirrels are provident"
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