provinciality

[ pruh-vin-shee-al-i-tee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural pro·vin·ci·al·i·ties.

provincial character.
provincial characteristic:
Her provincialities reflect a refreshing naturalness.

First recorded in 1775–85; provincial + -ity

Our poverty usually comes through provinciality, through accepting without criticism the habits of our special set.

He paused again, and Marion began to realize the full degree of her provinciality and ignorance.

Even Boston provinciality is a precious testimony to the authoritative personality of the city.

Each type in turn has its note of provinciality when compared with the norm of the typical American.

Its provinciality is of greater cash value to the newspaper than the cosmopolitan significance of the message from London.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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