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provincial

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore P words

narrow or unsophisticated in outlook; limited to local concerns

Word origin: From Latin provincia, a territory outside the capital.

In a sentence

Provincial in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing provincial in a sentence.

His provincial attitudes seemed quaint to the well-traveled visitors.

The critic dismissed the festival's lineup as provincial, drawn entirely from a single regional scene.

Synonyms
parochialinsularnarrow-mindedunsophisticated
Usage & nuance

Using “provincial” well

As a figurative adjective, provincial means narrow and unsophisticated in outlook, not merely relating to a province.

Common questions

Questions about “provincial

Provincial (adjective) means narrow or unsophisticated in outlook; limited to local concerns
Here is provincial used in an example sentence: "His provincial attitudes seemed quaint to the well-traveled visitors." Another example: "The critic dismissed the festival's lineup as provincial, drawn entirely from a single regional scene."
Common synonyms for provincial include parochial, insular, narrow-minded, unsophisticated.
Antonyms of provincial include cosmopolitan, worldly, sophisticated.
On the GRE, provincial clusters with parochial, insular, narrow-minded, and unsophisticated, opposing cosmopolitan, worldly, and sophisticated.
Yes. Provincial is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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