provincial
pro
prə
prē
vin
ˈvɪn
vin
cial
ʃəl
shēl
British pronunciation
/pɹəvˈɪnʃə‍l/

Definition & Meaning of "provincial"in English

provincial
01

associated with a region within a country that has its own local government

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The provincial government oversees education and healthcare policies within its borders.
02

related to regions outside the capital city, often implying they might be considered less culturally sophisticated or modern compared to the capital

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The cuisine in the restaurant was distinctly provincial, focusing on dishes popular in the western plains.
03

having traditional and straightforward thinking and not open to modern or complex ideas

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The small town had a provincial mindset, with many residents being traditional and resistant to embracing modern technologies.
Provincial
01

a country person

02

(Roman Catholic Church) an official in charge of an ecclesiastical province acting under the superior general of a religious order

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