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provinciality
[ pruh-vin-shee-al-i-tee ]
noun
, plural pro·vin·ci·al·i·ties.
- provincial character.
- provincial characteristic:
Her provincialities reflect a refreshing naturalness.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of provinciality1
First recorded in 1775–85; provincial + -ity
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Example Sentences
Our poverty usually comes through provinciality, through accepting without criticism the habits of our special set.
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He paused again, and Marion began to realize the full degree of her provinciality and ignorance.
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Even Boston provinciality is a precious testimony to the authoritative personality of the city.
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Each type in turn has its note of provinciality when compared with the norm of the typical American.
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Its provinciality is of greater cash value to the newspaper than the cosmopolitan significance of the message from London.
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