provincialism

Provincialism is the state of having concern for purely local matters, or having a narrow outlook.

(noun)

An example of provincialism is being concerned with only one's town, as opposed to surrounding communities or other countries as well.

See provincialism in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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A regional word, phrase, pronunciation, or usage.
The condition of being provincial; lack of sophistication or perspective. Also called provinciality.
The act or an instance of placing the interests of one's province before one's nation.

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