provincial

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/prəˈvɪn.ʃəl/

adjective
relating to a province or region

provincial in a sentence

  • “She enjoys the provincial charm of small towns.”
  • “She speaks with a provincial accent.”
  • “His provincial attitude was a source of irritation for her.”
  • “She is too provincial to try foreign foods.”

What does “provincial” mean?

provincial (adjective) means relating to a province or region. It is pronounced /prəˈvɪn.ʃəl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "provincial" mean?
provincial (adjective) means: relating to a province or region
How do you pronounce "provincial"?
"provincial" is pronounced /prəˈvɪn.ʃəl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "provincial" in a sentence?
Here is "provincial" used in a sentence: She enjoys the provincial charm of small towns.

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