provinciality

[ pruh-vin-shee-al-i-tee ]

/ prəˌvɪn ʃiˈæl ɪ ti /

provincial character.

provincial characteristic: Her provincialities reflect a refreshing naturalness.

Origin of provinciality

First recorded in 1775–85; provincial + -ity

The note of provinciality in Addison is to be found in the commonplace of his ideas, though his style is classical.

The World's Greatest Books -- Vol XX -- Miscellaneous Literature and Index |Various
He paused again, and Marion began to realize the full degree of her provinciality and ignorance.

The Heart of Thunder Mountain |Edfrid A. Bingham
Its provinciality is of greater cash value to the newspaper than the cosmopolitan significance of the message from London.

My Life |Josiah Flynt
Even Boston provinciality is a precious testimony to the authoritative personality of the city.

A Modern Instance |William Dean Howells

Each type in turn has its note of provinciality when compared with the norm of the typical American.

The American Mind |Bliss Perry