noun
provincialism
Provincialism (noun) means the quality of being provincial; having provincial tastes, mentality, manners.
noun
1
The quality of being provincial; having provincial tastes, mentality, manners.
2
A word or locution characteristic of a region or district.
3
Synonym of regionalism: belief in the superiority of one's regional government; the belief that most or nearly all political power should be decentralized to provincial governments.
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Etymology
From French provincialisme, equivalent to provincial + -ism.
Rhymes for provincialism
realism
idealism
socialism
vandalism
federalism
capitalism
liberalism
surrealism
journalism
materialism
cannibalism
nationalism
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of provincialism?
"provincialism" (noun) means the quality of being provincial; having provincial tastes, mentality, manners.
What are the different meanings of provincialism?
"provincialism" has 3 main meanings: 1. The quality of being provincial; having provincial tastes, mentality, manners; 2. A word or locution characteristic of a region or district; 3. Synonym of regionalism: belief in the superiority of one's regional government; the belief that most or nearly all political power should be decentralized to provincial governments.