provincial
/prəˈvɪnʃəl/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #5563 in the learning path
省的；省级的
Definitions
adj. relating to a province or its administration
省的；省级的
adj. relating to areas outside a country's capital
外省的；地方的
adj. showing limited experience and unwillingness to accept different ideas
狭隘守旧的
Example
She works at the provincial hospital near our home.
她在我们家附近的省立医院工作。
Provincial governments can adapt national education policies to meet the specific needs of local communities.
省级政府可以调整国家教育政策，以满足当地社区的具体需求。
Collocations
- provincial government
- provincial capital
- provincial town
Word family
- province (n.)
- provincialism (n.)
Usage tip
指省级时中性；形容人的观念时可含贬义。
FAQ
- What does provincial mean?
- relating to a province or its administration relating to areas outside a country's capital showing limited experience and unwillingness to accept different ideas
- How is provincial pronounced?
- UK /prəˈvɪnʃəl/, US /prəˈvɪnʃəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
