provincial
/prəˈvɪnʃl/
pro · vin · cial
prə · ˈvɪn · ʃl
English Definition
adj. relating to a province; lacking urban sophistication or broad-mindedness
Significado en Español
provincial, estrecho de miras
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tỉnh, hẹp hòi
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
province in [a country] + relating to something
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is most similar in meaning to “provincial”?
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A
cosmopolitan
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B
rural
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C
sophisticated
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D
metropolitan
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B — rural.
“provincial” means adj. relating to a province; lacking urban sophistication or broad-mindedness
Common questions about “provincial”
What does “provincial” mean?
provincial — adj. relating to a province; lacking urban sophistication or broad-mindedness. In Chinese: 省级的；偏狭的.
How do you pronounce “provincial”?
provincial is pronounced /prəˈvɪnʃl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pro · vin · cial.
Is “provincial” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. provincial appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “provincial”?
province in [a country] + relating to something
