provincialism (Meaning)

Wordnet

provincialism (n)

a lack of sophistication

a partiality for some particular place

No weak antonyms found.

The mayor's provincialism hindered efforts to modernize the city's infrastructure.
His narrow-minded provincialism prevented him from embracing cultural diversity.
The prevalence of provincialism in local politics stifled progress and innovation.
She was dismayed by the provincialism of her classmates, who showed little interest in global affairs.
The small town's provincialism was evident in its resistance to change and outsiders.
Overcoming provincialism requires a willingness to engage with ideas and perspectives beyond one's immediate surroundings.
The professor's lectures aimed to challenge students' provincialism by exposing them to diverse viewpoints.
Economic prosperity often hinges on overcoming provincialism and fostering collaboration across regions.
The author's critique of provincialism in literature sparked a lively debate among scholars.
Despite living in a cosmopolitan city, he couldn't shake off the provincialism ingrained in his upbringing.

a lack of sophistication, a partiality for some particular place

parlance,regionalism, colloquial, idiom, vernacular, colloquialism, localism, speech, vernacularism, argot

liberalism, liberality, tolerance, liberality, tolerance,liberalism,progressivism, broad-mindedness, open-mindedness, progressiveness

The mayor's provincialism hindered efforts to modernize the city's infrastructure.

His narrow-minded provincialism prevented him from embracing cultural diversity.

The prevalence of provincialism in local politics stifled progress and innovation.

She was dismayed by the provincialism of her classmates, who showed little interest in global affairs.