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provincialism
noun
- the condition or fact of being provincial
- narrowness of outlook; exclusive concern with local matters
- a provincial custom, characteristic, etc.
- a word, phrase, or pronunciation peculiar to a certain location or dialect
Also provinciality
Related Forms:
- provincialist noun
See provincialism in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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