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Definitions for provincialism
prəˈvɪn ʃəˌlɪz əmprovin·cial·ism
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Princeton's WordNet
provincialismnoun
a lack of sophistication
sectionalism, provincialism, localismnoun
a partiality for some particular place
Wiktionary
provincialismnoun
The quality of being provincial; having provincial tastes, mentality, manners.
The blacksmith's provincialism showed in his speech and manner
provincialismnoun
A word or locution characteristic of a region or district.
Wikipedia
provincialism
Parochialism is the state of mind whereby one focuses on small sections of an issue rather than considering its wider context. More generally, it consists of being narrow in scope. In that respect, it is a synonym of "provincialism". It may, particularly when used pejoratively, be contrasted to cosmopolitanism. The term insularity (related to an island) may be similarly used to connote limited exposure.
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provincialism
Provincialism is the state or quality of being limited in one's views or interests to a narrow scope, often focused only on a local or regional level. It is the lack of sophistication and cultural breadth often associated with those living in provinces or rural areas, resulting in a tendency to adhere to traditional values or ideas and resist change. It can also refer to a peculiar linguistic or cultural characteristic distinctive to a particular province or region.
Webster Dictionary
Provincialismnoun
a word, or a manner of speaking, peculiar to a province or a district remote from the mother country or from the metropolis; a provincial characteristic; hence, narrowness; illiberality
Etymology: [Cf. F. provincialisme.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of provincialism in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of provincialism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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