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What part of speech is provincial?

"Provincial" can be several parts of speech depending on how it's used:

* Adjective: This is the most common usage, meaning "relating to or characteristic of a province," or "narrow-minded or unsophisticated." For example: "She had a provincial attitude towards art."

* Noun: This usage refers to someone who is from a province or is characterized by provincial qualities. For example: "He was considered a provincial by the city dwellers."

* Adverb: This usage is less common, but possible, meaning "in a provincial manner." For example: "They lived provincially in a small town."

Therefore, the specific part of speech for "provincial" depends on the context of its use.

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