1. People who are primarily concerned with or devoted to the affairs, interests, or culture of their own province or region rather than the nation as a whole.
Usage: Plural form of provincialist; Often used in political or cultural contexts
2. People who lack sophistication or broad cultural knowledge; those considered narrow-minded or unsophisticated in outlook.
Usage: Often pejorative; Implies limited perspective or provincial attitudes

Examples

• The provincialists in the parliament pushed for greater autonomy for their regions.
• Critics dismissed the authors as provincialists who lacked international perspective.
• Many provincialists resisted the centralization policies of the national government.
• The debate pitted cosmopolitans against provincialists over cultural priorities.
• Some provincialists argued that local traditions should take precedence over national standards.
• The movement attracted both idealistic provincialists and pragmatic regional leaders.