provincial
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1pro·vin·cial

noun \prə-ˈvin(t)-shəl\

Definition of PROVINCIAL

1
: the superior of a province of a Roman Catholic religious order
2
: one living in or coming from a province
3
a : a person of local or restricted interests or outlook
b : a person lacking urban polish or refinement

Examples of PROVINCIAL

  1. <the confidence man figured that fleecing these provincials would be easy>

Origin of PROVINCIAL

in sense 1, from Middle English, from Anglo-French or Medieval Latin; Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin provincialis, from provincia ecclesiastical province; in other senses, from Latin provincialis, from provincia province
First Known Use: 14th century

2provincial

adjective

Definition of PROVINCIAL

1
: of, relating to, or coming from a province
2
a : limited in outlook : narrow
b : lacking the polish of urban society : unsophisticated
3
: of or relating to a decorative style (as in furniture) marked by simplicity, informality, and relative plainness; especially : french provincial
pro·vin·cial·ly \-ˈvin(t)-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb

Examples of PROVINCIAL

  1. She speaks with a provincial accent.
  2. an artist who has been criticized for being provincial and old-fashioned
  3. His provincial attitude was a source of irritation for her.
  4. She is too provincial to try foreign foods.

First Known Use of PROVINCIAL

14th century

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