provincialism
nounHow to pronounce provincialism:
Definition of provincialism:
- provincialism (noun):
- a lack of sophistication.
- a dialectal or local word, phrase, or idiom
- a form of a language spoken in a particular geographical area
Synonyms for provincialism:
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