provincial
|pro/vin/cial|
/prəˈvɪnʃəl/
regional, narrow-minded
Etymology
'provincial' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'provincialis,' where 'provincia' meant 'province.'
'provincialis' transformed into the Old French word 'provincial,' and eventually became the modern English word 'provincial' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to a province,' but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'narrow-minded or unsophisticated.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who comes from a province or region outside the capital city of a country.
The provincials were often looked down upon by city dwellers.
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Adjective 1
relating to or coming from a province or region outside the capital city of a country.
She had a provincial accent that was charming.
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Adjective 2
having or showing the manners, viewpoints, etc., considered characteristic of unsophisticated inhabitants of a province; rustic; narrow or illiberal.
His provincial outlook limited his understanding of the world.
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