C1adjective 10K+

Provincial

🇬🇧 UK /["/prəˈvɪnʃl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/prəˈvɪnʃl/"]/

Meaning of Provincial

connected with one of the large areas that some countries are divided into, with its own local government

In simple words: related to a province or area outside the main city

Provincial in a sentence

• **provincial assemblies/elections**
• a provincial town
• It was all very dull and provincial—I longed for the city.
• In spite of his education and travels, he has remained very provincial.

How to use Provincial

Used when discussing something specific to a region or area. Less appropriate in big city contexts, often implies limited perspective or culture.

Grammar pattern

provincial + noun

Memory hint

Think of a province as a place that has its own special culture and ideas.

Related words

Collocations with Provincial

• provincial government
• provincial differences
• provincial life
• provincial capital
• provincial regulations

Synonyms for Provincial

• narrow-minded

Opposites of Provincial

• urban
• metropolitan
• cosmopolitan

Common mistakes with Provincial

• Confusing with 'provincialism' which refers to a narrow-minded approach.
• Using 'provincial' to describe urban areas instead of rural or regional contexts.
• Mispronouncing it, making it sound like 'pro-vincial' instead of 'pro-vin-cial'.

Frequently asked questions about Provincial

What does Provincial mean?

related to a province or area outside the main city

What is the definition of Provincial?

connected with one of the large areas that some countries are divided into, with its own local government

How do you use Provincial in a sentence?

**provincial assemblies/elections**

Can you give another example of Provincial?

a provincial town

What are synonyms for Provincial?

Common alternatives include narrow-minded.

What is the opposite of Provincial?

Opposite meanings include urban, metropolitan, cosmopolitan.

What words go with Provincial?

It commonly pairs with provincial government, provincial differences, provincial life, provincial capital, provincial regulations.

What are common mistakes when using Provincial?

Confusing with 'provincialism' which refers to a narrow-minded approach. Using 'provincial' to describe urban areas instead of rural or regional contexts. Mispronouncing it, making it sound like 'pro-vincial' instead of 'pro-vin-cial'.

How do you pronounce Provincial?

US: /["/prəˈvɪnʃl/"]/, UK: /["/prəˈvɪnʃl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Provincial?

Used when discussing something specific to a region or area. Less appropriate in big city contexts, often implies limited perspective or culture.

What CEFR level is Provincial?

"Provincial" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.