Provincialism Definition

prə-vĭnshə-lĭzəm
noun
The condition or fact of being provincial.
Webster's New World
Narrowness of outlook; exclusive concern with local matters.
Webster's New World
A word, phrase, or pronunciation peculiar to a certain location or dialect.
Webster's New World
A provincial custom, characteristic, etc.
Webster's New World
The act or an instance of placing the interests of one's province before one's nation.
American Heritage

Other Word Forms of Provincialism

Noun

Singular:
provincialism
Plural:
provincialisms

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