provincial

adjective/prəˈvɪnʃəl/

Frequency rank: #3,808 most common English word

Meaning

having a narrow or limited outlook due to lack of exposure to wider society.

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Example sentence

His provincial attitude made it hard for him to appreciate cultures different from his own.

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