Provincialism

Pronunciation: /prəˈvɪnʃəlˌɪzəm/

Definitions of provincialism

noun a characteristic, quality, or trait of being provincial

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like the provincialism of this small town.

A2 His provincialism prevents him from appreciating different cultures.

B1 The provincialism of the locals was evident in their resistance to change.

B2 The provincialism of the region was a barrier to economic development.

C1 The artist's work explores themes of provincialism and globalization.

C2 The novel delves into the complexities of provincialism and its impact on society.

Examples of provincialism in a Sentence

formal The professor discussed the negative effects of provincialism on economic growth.

informal Some people in small towns have a tendency towards provincialism.

slang Don't be so provincial, try to think outside the box.

figurative His narrow-mindedness was a clear example of intellectual provincialism.

Grammatical Forms of provincialism

• past tense: provincialized
• plural: provincialisms
• comparative: more provincial
• superlative: most provincial
• present tense: provincializes
• future tense: will provincialize
• perfect tense: has provincialized
• continuous tense: is provincializing
• singular: provincialism
• positive degree: provincial
• infinitive: to provincialize
• gerund: provincializing
• participle: provincialized

Origin and Evolution of provincialism

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'provincialism' originated from the Latin word 'provincia' which referred to a Roman province or territory.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the attitudes or characteristics of people from provinces or rural areas, 'provincialism' has evolved to also refer to narrow-mindedness, parochialism, or lack of sophistication in a broader sense.