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provincialize

/prəˈvɪnʃəlaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does provincialize mean?

verb

To make something provincial or characteristic of a province; to limit or restrict something to a particular region or area.

Example

"The government's policies were criticized for provincializing the economy, leading to regional disparities."

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