provinciality

noun
UK: /ˌprɒvɪnʃɪˈæləti/
US: /ˌprɑːvɪnʃiˈæləti/

  1. The state of being limited in outlook, lacking awareness of wider concerns; narrow-mindedness.

    1. His views showed a certain provinciality.
    2. The city escaped the provinciality of small-town life through diverse cultures.

  2. The characteristic of belonging to a province or region, especially when unsophisticated.

    1. The artwork reflected the provinciality of its origins.
    2. Despite its provinciality, the local festival attracted tourists yearly.

  3. The quality of being unsophisticated and unwilling to accept new ideas or ways of behaving.

    1. She disliked the provinciality of her neighbors.
    2. The community’s provinciality was challenged by the influx of newcomers.

Synonyms

parochialism provincialism conservatism

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "provinciality" in English means: The state of being limited in outlook, lacking awareness of wider concerns; narrow-mindedness., The characteristic of belonging to a province or region, especially when unsophisticated., The quality of being unsophisticated and unwilling to accept new ideas or ways of behaving..

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

Synonyms for "provinciality": parochialism, provincialism, conservatism.

Example usage of "provinciality": "His views showed a certain provinciality.". More examples on the page.