provincialists

[US]/prəˈvɪnʃəlɪsts/
[UK]/prəˈvɪnʃəlɪsts/

Translation

n.A person with a narrow or limited outlook, typically focused on local or regional matters rather than national or international perspectives.; A local resident, especially one who is from or associated with a province rather than a major city.

Phrases & Collocations

stubborn provincialists

narrow provincialists

ignorant provincialists

diehard provincialists

backward provincialists

these provincialists

old provincialists

rural provincialists

conservative provincialists

Example Sentences

die-hard provincialists refused to adopt modern technology in their traditional practices.

linguistic provincialists opposed the use of loanwords in the national language.

the narrow-minded provincialists rejected innovative ideas from outside their community.

conservative provincialists in the parliament blocked progressive legislation.

old-fashioned provincialists clung to outdated customs despite societal changes.

insular provincialists maintained their isolated traditions without engaging with global trends.

the stubborn provincialists insisted on preserving their dialect at all costs.

rural provincialists often view urban developments with suspicion and resistance.

academic provincialists sometimes dismiss research from other countries as inferior.

the political provincialists advocated for isolationist policies to protect local interests.

die-hard provincialists in the culinary world rejected fusion cuisine.

cultural provincialists resisted the introduction of foreign art forms in the museum.

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