Provincial Definition
provincial
adjective
- of or associated with a province; "provincial government"
- characteristic of the provinces or their people; "deeply provincial and conformist"; "in that well-educated company I felt uncomfortably provincial"; "narrow provincial attitudes"
noun
- (Roman Catholic Church) an official in charge of an ecclesiastical province acting under the superior general of a religious order; "the general of the Jesuits receives monthly reports from the provincials"
- a country person
"Provincial" in song lyrics
See how provincial is used in real songs:
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"Now it's essential, our problems ain't provincial"
The Coup — Drug Warz -
"hotel provincial"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with provincial
Usage tips for "provincial"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "provincial" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for provincial to find words that pair well.