provincialism

uncountable

A noun referring to a narrow-minded or unsophisticated outlook, or a strong preference for one's own region or locality.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее ограниченное или неискушённое мировоззрение, либо сильное предпочтение своего собственного региона или местности.esSustantivo que designa una mentalidad limitada o carente de sofisticación, o una preferencia o apego excesivo por la propia región o localidad.frNom désignant une mentalité ou une attitude limitée, manquant de sophistication ou d'ouverture sur le monde, ou une préférence excessive pour sa propre région ou localité.deSubstantiv, das eine engstirnige, ungebildete oder beschränkte Weltsicht bezeichnet oder die starke Bevorzugung der eigenen Region bzw. Gegend.ptSubstantivo que designa uma visão de mundo limitada ou pouco sofisticada, ou a preferência excessiva pela própria região ou localidade.zh名词，指狭隘或缺乏见识的世界观，也指对本地区或本地的强烈偏爱。arاسم يدل على ضيق الأفق أو قلة التجربة، أو على التفضيل القوي لمنطقة المرء أو محل إقامته.

1. Lack of sophistication C1 formal

   A narrow-minded or unsophisticated outlook, often associated with rural or less cosmopolitan areas.

   • His provincialism was evident when he dismissed modern art as nonsense.
   • The critic accused the film of provincialism for ignoring global issues.
   • She moved to the city to escape the provincialism of her hometown.

   ruПровинциальностьesprovincianismofrétroitesse d'espritdeProvinzialitätptProvincianismozh狭隘保守arالضيق الإقليمي

   Synonyms: insularitynarrow-mindednessnarrownessparochialism

   Antonyms: sophisticationurbanityworldliness

2. Partiality for a particular place C1 formal

   A strong preference or loyalty to one's own region or locality, often to the exclusion of others.

   • His provincialism made him insist that local cuisine was superior to all others.
   • The politician's provincialism led him to focus only on issues affecting his district.
   • Provincialism can sometimes hinder national unity and cooperation.

   ruПровинциализмesProvincialismofresprit de clocherdeProvinzialismusptProvincianismozh地方主义arالنزعة الإقليمية

   Synonyms: insularitylocalismparochialismregionalismsectionalism

   Antonyms: universalism

• provincialisms plural form
• provincialisms' possessive plural form
• provincialism's possessive singular form