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provincialism in German

provincialism in German is Provinzialismus, Regionalismus — provincialism means the quality of being provincial, shown in provincial tastes, attitudes and manners.

provincialism in German

Provinzialismus
noun
The quality of being provincial; having provincial tastes, mentality, manners.
Provinzialismus
noun
(linguistics) A word or locution characteristic of a region or district.
Regionalismus
noun
(linguistics) A word or locution characteristic of a region or district.

What does "provincialism" mean?

  1. noun The quality of being provincial, shown in provincial tastes, attitudes and manners.
    "The blacksmith's provincialism showed in his speech and manner"
  2. noun A word or expression used only in a particular region.
  3. noun The belief that political power should mainly belong to regional governments rather than a central one.
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provincialism in a sentence

  • The blacksmith's provincialism showed in his speech and manner

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What is "provincialism" in German?
"provincialism" in German is Provinzialismus, Regionalismus. provincialism means: The quality of being provincial, shown in provincial tastes, attitudes and manners.
Are there other ways to say "provincialism" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "provincialism": Provinzialismus, Regionalismus.
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