Provincial
adjective
Relating to a certain area or region's local level or services, not national.
They advanced their notions at the provincial level.
Often appears as...
- provincial government
- provincial authorities
adjective
Not knowing or caring about places or events outside your own town.
His views were criticized for being too provincial.
Often appears as...
- provincial outlook
- provincial attitude
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A person from the provinces of a country.
He is a provincial living in the capital city.
adjective
Relating to a certain area or region's local level or services, not national.
They advanced their notions at the provincial level.
Often appears as...
- provincial government
- provincial authorities
adjective
Not knowing or caring about places or events outside your own town.
His views were criticized for being too provincial.
Often appears as...
- provincial outlook
- provincial attitude
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A person from the provinces of a country.
He is a provincial living in the capital city.
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Geographical Context
Use 'provincial' to describe things related to parts of a country outside the capital or major cities.
She enjoyed the provincial charm of the small towns.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Global
'Provincial' implies a connection to a specific region within a country rather than international or worldwide scope.
The festival featured provincial cuisines from around the country.
Pro Tip 3/3Governmental Use
When discussing government or administration, 'provincial' refers to the regional, not federal level.
The provincial laws were more relaxed than those at the national level.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographical Context
Use 'provincial' to describe things related to parts of a country outside the capital or major cities.
She enjoyed the provincial charm of the small towns.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Global
'Provincial' implies a connection to a specific region within a country rather than international or worldwide scope.
The festival featured provincial cuisines from around the country.
Pro Tip 3/3Governmental Use
When discussing government or administration, 'provincial' refers to the regional, not federal level.
The provincial laws were more relaxed than those at the national level.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographical Context
Use 'provincial' to describe things related to parts of a country outside the capital or major cities.
She enjoyed the provincial charm of the small towns.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Global
'Provincial' implies a connection to a specific region within a country rather than international or worldwide scope.
The festival featured provincial cuisines from around the country.
Pro Tip 3/3Governmental Use
When discussing government or administration, 'provincial' refers to the regional, not federal level.
The provincial laws were more relaxed than those at the national level.
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Eric X. Li: A tale of...
Do you know who their biggest client is? The Chinese government. Not just from the central government, the city government, the provincial government, to the most local neighborhood districts. They conduct surveys all the time. Are you happy with the garbage collection? Are you happy with the general direction of the country?
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Lindsay Morcom: A...
We need support where people talk about why these languages are important. And to achieve that, we need education. We need access to immersion education primarily, as that is most certainly the most effective way to ensure the transmission of Indigenous languages. But we also need education in provincial schools,
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Mapping the Future of...
in the global supply chain. And if you think about it, it's fascinating. It's very, very instructive in the shift from political to functional geography. That the world's oldest continuous civilization with very diverse provincial and linguistic histories
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The rapid growth of the...
could help him revive his village. Like many rural communities, Luo's home specialized in a very specific provincial craft -- making fermented bean curd, in this case. So he started a small factory and started selling his locally made goods online.
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Why Is China Appointing...
were authorized illegally by provincial officials who wanted to boost their balance sheet. Because these were illegally authorized, they are a perfect enforcement target. Now, another major problem is all of the coal-fired power stations
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Rabble Rousing PIPE...
Jesus's miracles and teachings have challenged the ideas of religious authorities in Galilee at the risk of his life if he had only just escaped death in the provincial north he knows death is certain if he dares to do the
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Run, sail, or hide? How...
comes from these ruins. In their time, they were simply provincial towns in the Bay of Naples. But their rediscovery has given us an unparalleled view into the ancient world and the lives that were devastated by disaster.
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The rise and fall of the...
With each move, new palaces and temples were erected and lavishly decorated. Although kings claimed absolute power, we know that an extensive system of courtiers, provincial officials, and scholars influenced affairs.
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Building a city for the...
but she has not called me for lifetimes what do i inherit from that history I don't blame him but I know that this vision can be realized I know this because I have witnessed the provincial
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Special Olympics let me...
supportive, and let me be myself without being judged. Now, I am a basketball player and speed skater who has competed at provincial, national games,
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Eric X. Li: A tale of...
Do you know who their biggest client is? The Chinese government. Not just from the central government, the city government, the provincial government, to the most local neighborhood districts. They conduct surveys all the time. Are you happy with the garbage collection? Are you happy with the general direction of the country?
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Lindsay Morcom: A...
We need support where people talk about why these languages are important. And to achieve that, we need education. We need access to immersion education primarily, as that is most certainly the most effective way to ensure the transmission of Indigenous languages. But we also need education in provincial schools,
Video examples
Mapping the Future of...
in the global supply chain. And if you think about it, it's fascinating. It's very, very instructive in the shift from political to functional geography. That the world's oldest continuous civilization with very diverse provincial and linguistic histories
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The rapid growth of the...
could help him revive his village. Like many rural communities, Luo's home specialized in a very specific provincial craft -- making fermented bean curd, in this case. So he started a small factory and started selling his locally made goods online.
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Why Is China Appointing...
were authorized illegally by provincial officials who wanted to boost their balance sheet. Because these were illegally authorized, they are a perfect enforcement target. Now, another major problem is all of the coal-fired power stations
Video examples
Rabble Rousing PIPE...
Jesus's miracles and teachings have challenged the ideas of religious authorities in Galilee at the risk of his life if he had only just escaped death in the provincial north he knows death is certain if he dares to do the
Video examples
Run, sail, or hide? How...
comes from these ruins. In their time, they were simply provincial towns in the Bay of Naples. But their rediscovery has given us an unparalleled view into the ancient world and the lives that were devastated by disaster.
Video examples
The rise and fall of the...
With each move, new palaces and temples were erected and lavishly decorated. Although kings claimed absolute power, we know that an extensive system of courtiers, provincial officials, and scholars influenced affairs.
Video examples
Building a city for the...
but she has not called me for lifetimes what do i inherit from that history I don't blame him but I know that this vision can be realized I know this because I have witnessed the provincial
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Special Olympics let me...
supportive, and let me be myself without being judged. Now, I am a basketball player and speed skater who has competed at provincial, national games,
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Craig Kielburger
Canadian Activist
We would love to see Canadian federal and provincial governments establish a new business entity class like the CIC or L3C for social enterprises. Our governments should also offer tax incentives to entice more entrepreneurs into the social economy, and encourage foundations and impact investors to put their capital into social enterprises.
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Edmund White
American Novelist
When I was young, I despised old people. I was provincial and narrow-minded. It's the reason I stayed stupid so long. If you only get involved with young people you don't learn anything about the world.
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Orson Welles
American Actor
I'm a provincial. I live very much like a hermit: reading, listening to music, working in the cutting room, writing, commercial work - which doesn't take up that much time.
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Mike McCready
American Musician
We came out of a very provincial city that was not very supportive of music, and we had to do our own thing and flyer everywhere.
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Robert Wilson
American Director
New York is very provincial. They're very cut-off; they don't have an awareness of so much that is going on in the world.
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Gary Lineker
English Footballer
The possibility that a provincial town could win the League completely bucks the trend.
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Melvyn Bragg
English Journalist
A lot of the novels I admire are 'admirably provincial.
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Thomas Vinterberg
Danish Director
Denmark can be very small, provincial, and mediocre.
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Emmanuel Macron
French Politician
I'm a child of provincial France.
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Doug Ford
Canadian Businessman
I love provincial politics.
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Craig Kielburger
Canadian Activist
We would love to see Canadian federal and provincial governments establish a new business entity class like the CIC or L3C for social enterprises. Our governments should also offer tax incentives to entice more entrepreneurs into the social economy, and encourage foundations and impact investors to put their capital into social enterprises.
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Edmund White
American Novelist
When I was young, I despised old people. I was provincial and narrow-minded. It's the reason I stayed stupid so long. If you only get involved with young people you don't learn anything about the world.
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Orson Welles
American Actor
I'm a provincial. I live very much like a hermit: reading, listening to music, working in the cutting room, writing, commercial work - which doesn't take up that much time.
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Mike McCready
American Musician
We came out of a very provincial city that was not very supportive of music, and we had to do our own thing and flyer everywhere.
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Robert Wilson
American Director
New York is very provincial. They're very cut-off; they don't have an awareness of so much that is going on in the world.
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Gary Lineker
English Footballer
The possibility that a provincial town could win the League completely bucks the trend.
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Melvyn Bragg
English Journalist
A lot of the novels I admire are 'admirably provincial.
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Thomas Vinterberg
Danish Director
Denmark can be very small, provincial, and mediocre.
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Emmanuel Macron
French Politician
I'm a child of provincial France.
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Doug Ford
Canadian Businessman
I love provincial politics.
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