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narrow-mindedness vs provincialism

provincialism vs narrow-mindedness

narrow-mindedness and provincialism both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
narrow-mindedness Yes No No No
provincialism Yes No No No
As nouns, provincialism is a hyponym of narrow-mindedness; that is, provincialism is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than narrow-mindedness:
  • narrow-mindedness: an inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior
  • provincialism: a lack of sophistication
Other hyponyms of narrow-mindedness include parochialism, pettiness, denominationalism, sectarianism.
narrow-mindedness (noun) provincialism (noun)
an inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior a partiality for some particular place
a lack of sophistication
Difference between narrow-mindedness and provincialism

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