provincial
US /prəˈvɪn.ʃəl/
UK /prəˈvɪn.ʃəl/
1.
provincial
of or concerning a province of a country or empire
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The provincial government announced new policies.
El gobierno provincial anunció nuevas políticas.
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She moved from the capital to a provincial town.
Se mudó de la capital a una ciudad provincial.
2.
provinciano, paleto
having the characteristics of people from the provinces; unsophisticated or narrow-minded
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Her provincial attitudes made it hard for her to adapt to city life.
Sus actitudes provincianas le dificultaron adaptarse a la vida en la ciudad.
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He was criticized for his provincial outlook on global issues.
Fue criticado por su visión provinciana de los problemas globales.
1.
provinciano
an inhabitant of a province
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The capital city often looks down on the provincials.
La capital a menudo desprecia a los provincianos.
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He was considered a provincial by his city friends.
Sus amigos de la ciudad lo consideraban un provinciano.