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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But the exhibition includes whole roomfuls of provinciality, grading down to junk.
From Time Magazine Archive
Ensor's career was not just provincial; it was provinciality itself.
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
Because the erratic spelling and dubious pronunciation of the name make it seem to suggest provinciality, the smart Alecs of city journalism refer to ituque came, at a single bound, to long-merited renown.
From Time Magazine Archive
While the Brews and Borrodailes prided themselves on what they called their Boston provinciality and didn't believe to be provinciality at all, they enjoyed the New York connection.
From The High Heart by King, Basil
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