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PROVINCIALS

(adj., noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Provincials.

Provincials - as an adjective

Of or associated with a province

Example: "Provincial government"

Characteristic of the provinces or their people

Example: "Deeply provincial and conformist"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
cosmopolitan18

Provincials - as a noun

(roman catholic church) an official in charge of an ecclesiastical province acting under the superior general of a religious order

Example: "The general of the jesuits receives monthly reports from the provincials"

A country person

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bucolic13peasant9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rustic8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The locals and the provincials often clash over cultural differences."
"The provincials were excited for the upcoming harvest festival."
"The provincials have a distinct accent that distinguishes them from the city dwellers."
"Many provincials move to the city in search of better job opportunities."
"The provincials protested against the government's decision to increase taxes."
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Word Game Points

Is PROVINCIALS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, provincials is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROVINCIALS has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is PROVINCIALS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, provincials is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROVINCIALS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is PROVINCIALS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, provincials is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROVINCIALS has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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