Provincialism: meaning, definitions and examples

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provincialism

 

[ prəˈvɪnʃ(ə)lɪz(ə)m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cultural

Provincialism refers to the attitudes, viewpoints, or behaviors that are characteristic of people from rural areas or small towns. It often involves a narrow-minded or parochial outlook, with a focus on local traditions and customs.

Synonyms

localism, narrow-mindedness, parochialism

Examples of usage

  • Her provincialism was evident in her reluctance to try new foods from other cultures.
  • The author's work was criticized for its provincialism, as it failed to address broader societal issues.
  • His provincialism led him to believe that city life was inferior to rural living.
  • The film highlighted the clash between urban sophistication and rural provincialism.
  • Breaking free from provincialism can open up new opportunities and perspectives.

Translations

Translations of the word "provincialism" in other languages:

🇵🇹 provincianismo

🇮🇳 प्रांतीयता

🇩🇪 Provinzialismus

🇮🇩 provinsialisme

🇺🇦 провінціалізм

🇵🇱 prowincjonalizm

🇯🇵 地方主義 (chihō shugi)

🇫🇷 provincialisme

🇪🇸 provincialismo

🇹🇷 taşralılık

🇰🇷 지방주의 (jibangjuui)

🇸🇦 الإقليمية (al-iqlimiyya)

🇨🇿 provinciálnost

🇸🇰 provinčnosť

🇨🇳 地方主义 (dìfāng zhǔyì)

🇸🇮 provincializem

🇮🇸 sveitahugsun

🇰🇿 провинциализм

🇬🇪 პროვინციალიზმი (provintsi-alizmi)

🇦🇿 provinsializm

🇲🇽 provincialismo

Word origin

The word 'provincialism' originated in the early 19th century, deriving from the French word 'provincialisme' and the Latin word 'provincia' meaning 'province'. Initially used in a geographical sense to refer to regions outside the capital city, its meaning evolved to encompass cultural and societal aspects. The term gained prominence in literary and sociological contexts to describe a narrow or limited perspective associated with rural or small-town life.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,339, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.