provincial
adjective/prəˈvɪnʃəl/
Frequency rank: #3,808 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
having a narrow or limited outlook due to lack of exposure to wider society.
Example sentence
His provincial attitude made it hard for him to appreciate cultures different from his own.
Synonyms & related words
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