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provincialism
What does provincialism mean?
provincialism (noun): a lack of sophistication.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
Where does provincialism come from?
From French provincialisme, equivalent to provincial + -ism.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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