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
Synonyms:
- xenophobia
- intolerance
- bias
- localism
- sectionalism
- ruralism
- pastorality
- bucolicism
- idiosyncrasy
- vernacular
Other Word Forms of Provincialism
Noun
Singular:
provincialism
Plural:
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