provincializing
/prəˈvɪnʃəˌlaɪzɪŋ/
verb
- Present participle of provincialize: the act of making something or someone limited in outlook, narrow-minded, or characteristic of a province.
- The government is provincializing the national park system by giving control to local authorities.
- The company is provincializing its brand, targeting only regional customers.
- By refusing to travel, he is provincializing his own education.
Synonyms
adjective
- Tending to make something or someone narrow-minded or limited in perspective.
- Her provincializing attitude kept her from appreciating art from other cultures.
- The school's provincializing curriculum failed to prepare students for a globalized world.
- The provincializing effect of the new law worried many international businesses.