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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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provincialism Synonyms

provincialism

n.

  1. Dialect

    vernacular, localism, idiosyncrasy; see dialect.

  2. Narrow-mindedness

    bias, intolerance, xenophobia; see inclination 1, prejudice.


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provincialism Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • avoid: EPM avoids provincialism, competition, turf-consciousness and reinventing the wheel.
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There are few who would not rather be taken in adultery than in provincialism.

-Huxley, Aldous Leonard

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