
Provincial
Geographical Context
Use 'provincial' to describe things related to parts of a country outside the capital or major cities.

She enjoyed the provincial charm of the small towns.
Not Global
'Provincial' implies a connection to a specific region within a country rather than international or worldwide scope.

The festival featured provincial cuisines from around the country.
Governmental Use
When discussing government or administration, 'provincial' refers to the regional, not federal level.

The provincial laws were more relaxed than those at the national level.
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