Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
provincialise
verb
/prəˈvɪnʃəlaɪz/
Definition
To make provincial in character or scope; to restrict or limit to a particular area or region.
Examples
- His approach seemed to provincialise the broader debate, focusing solely on local issues.
- The movie tends to provincialise its themes, making them relatable only to a specific audience.
- By narrowing the discussion, we might provincialise the important aspects of global implications.
Meaning
To emphasize or represent something as being characteristic of a specific province or locality, often implying narrow-mindedness or lack of wider perspective.
Synonyms
- localize
- restrict
- limit
- narrow
