1pro·vin·cial 
/prəˈvɪnʃəl/ adjective
/prəˈvɪnʃəl/ adjective 1 : of, relating to, or coming from a province
▪ a provincial official ▪ She speaks with a provincial accent. 2 [more provincial; most provincial] disapproving : not knowing or caring about people and events in other places : having narrow or limited concerns or interests
▪ an artist who has been criticized for being provincial and old-fashioned ▪ His provincial attitude was a source of irritation for her. ▪ She is too provincial to try foreign foods.
▪ a provincial official ▪ She speaks with a provincial accent.
▪ an artist who has been criticized for being provincial and old-fashioned ▪ His provincial attitude was a source of irritation for her. ▪ She is too provincial to try foreign foods.
— pro·vin·cial·ism /prəˈvɪnʃəˌlɪzəm/ noun, plural pro·vin·cial·isms disapproving
[noncount] ▪ He grew tired of the narrow provincialism of his hometown. [count] ▪ the prejudices and provincialisms of his hometown
/prəˈvɪnʃəˌlɪzəm/ noun, plural pro·vin·cial·isms disapproving [noncount] ▪ He grew tired of the narrow provincialism of his hometown. [count] ▪ the prejudices and provincialisms of his hometown
