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Definition of provinciality - 3 dictionary results

pro⋅vin⋅ci⋅al⋅i⋅ty

  [pruh-vin-shee-al-i-tee]
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–noun, plural -ties.
1. provincial character.
2. provincial characteristic: Her provincialities reflect a refreshing naturalness.
Origin:
1775–85; provincial + -ity
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pro·vin·cial·ism   (prə-vĭn'shə-lĭz'əm)   
n.  

  1. A regional word, phrase, pronunciation, or usage.

  2. The condition of being provincial; lack of sophistication or perspective. Also called provinciality.

  3. The act or an instance of placing the interests of one's province before one's nation.

pro·vin·ci·al·i·ty   (prə-vĭn'shē-āl'ĭ-tē)   
n.   pl. pro·vin·ci·al·i·ties

  1. See provincialism.

  2. Ecology The restriction of the range of a plant or animal population to a province or group of provinces.

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