PROVINCIAL


Meaning of PROVINCIAL in English

n.

Function: adjective

Date: 14th century

1 : of, relating to, or coming from a province

2 a : limited in outlook : NARROW b : lacking the polish of urban society : UNSOPHISTICATED

3 : of or relating to a decorative style (as in furniture) marked by simplicity, informality, and relative plainness especially : FRENCH PROVINCIAL

– pro · vin · cial · ly \ - ' vin(t)-sh( ə -)l ē \ adverb

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