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Provincialism Definition & Meaning

provincialism
noun
  1. a lack of sophistication
  2. a partiality for some particular place

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Frequently asked questions

What does provincialism mean?
a lack of sophistication a partiality for some particular place
What part of speech is provincialism?
Provincialism is a noun.
How many definitions does provincialism have?
Provincialism has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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