| Over the generations, men who saw themselves as metropolitan sophisticates traveled to America and were suddenly confronted with their own provinciality. |
| Each type in turn has its note of provinciality when compared with the norm of the typical American. |
| Yet, even for this purpose, the effects of provinciality can limit their geographic ranges and thus their usefulness. |
| He paused again, and Marion began to realize the full degree of her provinciality and ignorance. |
| St. Petersburg ceased to be the capital and entered a twilight period of forced isolation and provinciality that lasted decades. |
| Even Boston provinciality is a precious testimony to the authoritative personality of the city. |
