provincialize

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verb

pro·​vin·​cial·​ize prə-ˈvin(t)-shə-ˌlīz 

provincialized; provincializing

transitive verb

: to make provincial

provincialization

prə-ˌvin(t)-sh(ə-)lə-ˈzā-shən 

noun

provincialization

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noun

pro·​vin·​cial·​iza·​tion prəˌvinchələ̇ˈzāshən 

plural -s

: the act or process of provincializing

practiced a further provincialization of provincial styles

—Antiques

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1829, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for provincialize

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize