provincialist

Variant of provincialism

provincialism definition

pro·vin·cial·ism (prə vin′s̸həl iz′əm, prō-)

noun

  1. the condition or fact of being provincial
  2. narrowness of outlook; exclusive concern with local matters
  3. a provincial custom, characteristic, etc.
  4. a word, phrase, or pronunciation peculiar to a certain location or dialect
Also provinciality pro·vin′·ci·al′·ity (prə)

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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