provincialism

pro·vin·cial·ism  (pr-vnsh-lzm)

n.

1. A regional word, phrase, pronunciation, or usage.

2. The condition of being provincial; lack of sophistication or perspective. Also called provinciality.

3. The act or an instance of placing the interests of one's province before one's nation.

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provincialism [prəˈvɪnʃəˌlɪzəm]

n

1. narrowness of mind or outlook; lack of sophistication

2. a word or attitude characteristic of a provincial

3. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) attention to the affairs of one's province rather than the whole nation

4. the state or quality of being provincial Also called localism

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provincialism

localism.

See also: Language

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	provincialism - a lack of sophistication narrow-mindedness, narrowness - an inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior
	2.	provincialism - a partiality for some particular place sectionalism, localism partisanship, partiality - an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives

Translations

provincialism [prəˈvɪnʃəlɪzəm] N → provincialismo m

provincialism

n → Provinzialismus m

provincialism [prəˈvɪnʃəˌlɪz/əm] n (pej) → provincialismo

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provincialism [prəˈvɪnʃəˌlɪz/əm] n (pej) → provincialismo