provincially

adverb

Pronunciation: prəˈvɪnʃəli

Definition

In a manner that reflects the limited outlook or narrow interests characteristic of rural or unsophisticated areas.

Examples

• He thought provincially, unable to grasp the global scale of the company's new strategy.

• The local newspaper reported provincially, focusing entirely on town events while ignoring national news.

• They were criticized for acting provincially when they refused to consider the perspectives of international partners.

Synonyms of provincially

Words with a similar meaning to provincially:

• narrowly
• parochially
• insularly
• unsophisticatedly

Antonyms of provincially

Words with the opposite meaning to provincially:

• cosmopolitanly
• broadly

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