Provincialism (noun)

The attitudes and characteristics of people from a province or region, seen as being narrow-minded or unsophisticated.

Origin:

Late 18th century: from french provincialisme, from provincial "relating to a province" (see provincial).

Examples:

1. The city dwellers often criticized the rural people for their provincialism, thinking they were not open-minded or educated.
2. The writer's work was criticized for its provincialism, as it only reflected the narrow perspective of one region.
3. The lack of international exposure and experience led to a strong sense of provincialism among the residents of the small town.
4. He was criticized for his provincialism, as he always thought that his way of living and thinking was the only one that was right.
5. The play was a satire on the provincialism of small-town life and the narrow-minded attitudes of its inhabitants.