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provincial

adjectivegeneral usecommon/pɾu.vĩ.si.ˈɐ.nu/pro·vin·ci·a·no

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of a province; having qualities considered typical of the countryside, sometimes with a connotation of lack of sophistication.

Usage examples

“He has a provincial accent.”

“The town retains a provincial charm.”

Synonyms

rustic country unsophisticated

Antonyms

cosmopolitan urban sophisticated

Common combinations

provincial airprovincial lifeprovincial mindset