provinciality

/prəˌvɪnʃiˈæləti/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being narrow-minded, unsophisticated, or limited in outlook, as if from a small or remote area.
    • The critic dismissed the novel's provinciality, saying it only reflected small-town concerns.
    • The company's provinciality kept it from understanding global market trends.
    • His provinciality showed when he refused to try any food that wasn't from his hometown.
  2. The condition of being from or relating to a province, especially a rural or remote one.
    • The artist's work celebrated the beauty and provinciality of the countryside.
    • The festival highlighted the unique provinciality of each region's traditions.
    • They moved to the capital to escape the provinciality of their village.
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