provincial (Meaning)
provincial (n)
(Roman Catholic Church) an official in charge of an ecclesiastical province acting under the superior general of a religious order
a country person
provincial (a)
of or associated with a province
characteristic of the provinces or their people
Synonyms & Antonyms of provincial
Synonyms:
- stodgy
- opinionated
- stuffy
- discriminatory
- obdurate
- prejudiced
- unyielding
- wrongheaded
- hidebound
- straightlaced
- inflexible
- unsophisticated
- intolerant
- opinionative
- one-sided
- biased
- old-fashioned
- partisan
- bigoted
- ironbound
- reactionary
- limited
- discriminating
- obstinate
- set
- partial
- jaundiced
- dogmatic
- dogmatical
- rigid
- straitlaced
Antonyms:
provincial Sentence Examples
- His provincial mindset limited his perspective on global issues.
- The town's provincial charm attracted tourists seeking a slower pace of life.
- She found the provincial attitudes towards certain social issues to be outdated.
- Despite growing up in a small town, she had a cosmopolitan outlook rather than a provincial one.
- The provincial government announced funding for infrastructure projects in rural areas.
- The provincial capital boasts impressive architecture and cultural landmarks.
- The provincial dialect differed significantly from the standard language spoken in the capital.
- The provincial cuisine featured locally sourced ingredients and traditional recipes.
- His provincial upbringing instilled in him a deep appreciation for nature and outdoor activities.
- The provincial newspaper covered local events and community news extensively.
FAQs About the word provincial
(Roman Catholic Church) an official in charge of an ecclesiastical province acting under the superior general of a religious order, a country person, of or asso
petty,parochial, small, narrow, narrow-minded, Lilliputian, stubborn, sectarian, little, picayune
receptive, catholic, cosmopolitan, catholic, cosmopolitan, receptive, tolerant, open, tolerant,liberal
His provincial mindset limited his perspective on global issues.
The town's provincial charm attracted tourists seeking a slower pace of life.
She found the provincial attitudes towards certain social issues to be outdated.
Despite growing up in a small town, she had a cosmopolitan outlook rather than a provincial one.
