provincialism
|pro-vin-cial-ism|
C1
/prəˈvɪnʃəlɪzəm/
narrow-mindedness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'provincialism' originates from the Latin word 'provincia,' where 'pro-' meant 'before' and 'vincia' meant 'to conquer.'
Historical Evolution
'provincia' transformed into the French word 'provincial,' and eventually became the modern English word 'provincialism' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to a province,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'narrow-mindedness or insularity.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a narrow, limited, and self-interested view of the world, often associated with rural or less cosmopolitan areas.
His provincialism was evident in his reluctance to try new things.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45