Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
provincialize
verb
/prəˈvɪnʃəlaɪz/
Definition
To limit something or make it more regional or narrow in scope.
Examples
- They worried that the new policies might provincialize the innovative ideas that had emerged from the city.
- By refusing to engage with outside perspectives, the group tended to provincialize their discussions, focusing only on local issues.
Meaning
Provincialize refers to the act of confining or reducing the importance of something to a provincial or local perspective.
Synonyms
- Localize
- Narrow
- Limit
- Restrict
