provinciality
Americannoun
plural
provincialities-
provincial character.
-
provincial characteristic.
Her provincialities reflect a refreshing naturalness.
Etymology
Origin of provinciality
First recorded in 1775–85; provincial + -ity
Example Sentences
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Jefferson became the first American to transcend the cultural provinciality of his own land, moving with some ease between the New World and the Old.
From Time Magazine Archive
It should scotch the myth of her provinciality forever.
From Time Magazine Archive
With him, French painting shook off its provinciality and became a European affair, mirroring the power of its grand siecle, the age of Louis XIV.
From Time Magazine Archive
Numbing provinciality was the lot of artists in America 200 years ago.
From Time Magazine Archive
Even Boston provinciality is a precious testimony to the authoritative personality of the city.
From A Modern Instance by Howells, William Dean
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