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provinciality

provinciality

7.9
Customs and ways that are typical of a region
  • noun
  • /prəˌvɪnʃiˈælɪti/
translation icon : provincialidad
  • Critics argued that the novel's provinciality limited its appeal to a wider audience.

Examples

  • She appreciated the provinciality of the cuisine, which reflected the region's history and culture.

  • The provinciality of the town was evident in its unique festivals and local traditions.

  • The provinciality of her views surprised many at the conference.

  • His provinciality often led to misunderstandings in conversations.

  • The provinciality of the small town was evident in its traditional festivals and local customs.

  • Many people noted the provinciality of the discussions, which focused solely on regional issues.

  • Her provinciality was clear when she dismissed art forms from outside her hometown as irrelevant.

Synonyms

regionality
vsprovinciality
1 7.7

A quality of a place, like its language or food

focuses more on customs and attitudes tied to smaller administrative areas
regionalism
vsprovinciality
1 8.0

A word, a way of speaking or a custom used in one local area

describes the general state of customs and attitudes across an area rather than items
localism
vsprovinciality
1 8.2

A word or way of speaking used mainly in one region

focuses on customs and attitudes across a wider area rather than single words

Antonyms

1 7.5

The belief that certain ideas or rights apply to all people everywhere

Being comfortable and familiar with many countries and cultures

How Regional

localism
1 7.2
provinciality
7.9
regionalism
1 7.2

Surface Forms

provinciality singular

Morphology

provinciality = provincial (transparent) = province + ial + ity

The noun is a straightforward abstract noun formed from the adjective 'provincial' using the productive suffix '-ity'.

Etymology

Provinciality comes from province, meaning a 'region', and it can also name the customs and character of a particular place. That's why provinciality often describes the local traditions, attitudes, or style that belong to one area.