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