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PROVINCIAL

(adj., noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Provincial.

How to pronounce provincial:

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Provincial - as an adjective

Of or associated with a province

Example: "Provincial government"

Characteristic of the provinces or their people

Example: "Deeply provincial and conformist"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
cosmopolitan

Provincial - as a noun

(roman catholic church) an official in charge of an ecclesiastical province acting under the superior general of a religious order

Example: "The general of the jesuits receives monthly reports from the provincials"

A country person

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bucolicpeasant
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rustic
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She has a provincial accent."
"He has a provincial attitude towards art."
"I don't like his provincial taste in fashion."
"The small town had a provincial charm."
"The provincial government announced new policies."
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Word Game Points

Is PROVINCIAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, provincial is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROVINCIAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is PROVINCIAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, provincial is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROVINCIAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is PROVINCIAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, provincial is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROVINCIAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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