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How do you spell Provincial?

Correct spelling

provincial

Remember PROVINCE + -IAL: the province has its own special way.

Why is provincial spelled this way?

From Latin provincialis, of a province. PROVINCIA (province). Something provincial belongs to the province — narrow perspective shaped by limited exposure.

Common misspellings of provincial

provincalprovencialprovinicalprovintial

Example

Her provincial attitude showed when she dismissed all foreign cuisine as 'weird food.'

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell provincial?+
The correct spelling is "provincial". Remember PROVINCE + -IAL: the province has its own special way.
Is it provincal or provincial?+
The correct spelling is "provincial", not "provincal".

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