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Vocabulary Entry
provincial
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to a province or rural area; often used to describe a limited or narrow perspective.
Example Sentences
"The provincial government announced new agricultural policies."
"Her provincial mindset often prevented her from appreciating different cultures."
"They enjoyed a weekend away in a quaint provincial town."
N
noun
A person who lives in or comes from a province; often used to imply a lack of sophistication.
Example Sentences
"He felt out of place in the city, often seen as a provincial among urbanites."
"The novel's character was a provincial searching for excitement beyond his hometown."
"She often mocked the provincials who couldn't grasp the complexities of city life."