I. prə-ˈvin(t)-shəl noun
Etymology: in sense 1, from Middle English, from Anglo-French or Medieval Latin; Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin provincialis, from provincia ecclesiastical province; in other senses, from Latin provincialis, from provincia province
Date: 14th century
1. : the superior of a province of a Roman Catholic religious order
2. : one living in or coming from a province
3.
a. : a person of local or restricted interests or outlook
b. : a person lacking urban polish or refinement
II. 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 -ˈvin(t)-sh(ə-)lē adverb