1. a narrow or limited outlook; lack of sophistication or worldliness
2. a word, phrase, or custom that is characteristic of a particular region or province
Usage: linguistics

Examples

• The small town’s provincialism was evident in their suspicion of outsiders.
• His provincialism showed when he dismissed all foreign films as inferior.
• The author’s use of local provincialisms made the dialogue feel authentic.
• She tried to overcome her provincialism by traveling extensively.
• The committee’s provincialism prevented them from considering innovative solutions.
• Many provincialisms in the novel required footnotes for readers from other regions.