Provincial
10 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Relating to a province or the regions outside the capital city. Unsophisticated or narrow-minded, characteristic of rural areas.
“The provincial government announced new funding for rural infrastructure development projects.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/prəˈvɪn(t)ʃəl/
Syllables
pro·vin·cial
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Wordle
Three 'I's and two 'N's; contains valuable 'V'
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Scrabble
Worth 17 points; excellent scoring with 'P', 'V', and 'C'
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