provincialism

noun
UK: /prəˈvɪnʃəlɪzəm/
US: /prəˈvɪnʃəlɪzəm/

  1. The way of life or thinking that is common in a small town or area.

    1. His provincialism made him fear city life.
    2. The artist escaped his town's provincialism by moving to the capital and embracing new ideas.

  2. Narrow-mindedness or lack of awareness of new ideas, often due to limited experience.

    1. She overcame her provincialism through travel.
    2. The politician's provincialism was evident in his outdated views on international relations.

Synonyms

parochialism provinciality

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "provincialism" in English means: The way of life or thinking that is common in a small town or area., Narrow-mindedness or lack of awareness of new ideas, often due to limited experience..

The phonetic transcription of "provincialism" is /prəˈvɪnʃəlɪzəm/ in British English and /prəˈvɪnʃəlɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "provincialism": parochialism, provinciality.

Example usage of "provincialism": "His provincialism made him fear city life.". More examples on the page.