ALL meanings of provincialism
pro·vin·cial·ism
P p - noun provincialism narrow-mindedness, insularity 1
- noun provincialism narrowness of mind, ignorance, or the like, considered as resulting from lack of exposure to cultural or intellectual activity. 1
- noun provincialism a trait, habit of thought, etc., characteristic of a provincial, a province, or the provinces. 1
- noun provincialism a word, expression, or mode of pronunciation peculiar to a province. 1
- noun provincialism devotion to one's own province before the nation as a whole. 1
- uncountable noun provincialism Provincialism is the holding of old-fashioned attitudes and opinions, which some people think is typical of people in areas away from the capital city of a country. 0
- noun provincialism narrowness of mind or outlook; lack of sophistication 0
- noun provincialism a word or attitude characteristic of a provincial 0
- noun provincialism attention to the affairs of one's province rather than the whole nation 0
- noun provincialism the state or quality of being provincial 0
- noun provincialism the condition or fact of being provincial 0
- noun provincialism narrowness of outlook; exclusive concern with local matters 0
- noun provincialism a provincial custom, characteristic, etc. 0
- noun provincialism a word, phrase, or pronunciation peculiar to a certain location or dialect 0