Probinsiyano (en. Provincial)
pro-bin-si-ya-no
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person from the province.
My grandfather is a provincial person who worked on the farm.
Ang aking lolo ay isang probinsiyano na nagtrabaho sa sakahan.
A person with a simple lifestyle living outside a major city.
Many cultures and traditions can be seen in provincial people.
Maraming kultura at tradisyon ang nakikita sa probinsiyano.
Etymology
From the word 'province' referring to a place outside of a major city.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Provincial at heart
A person who has love for their roots in the province even while in the city.
Probinsiyano sa puso
Related Words
province
A territory or province outside urban areas.
probinsya
urban
Related to cities or urbanized areas.
urban
Slang Meanings
a person from the province living a simple life
For me, the provincial person is more authentic and true to life.
Para sa akin, ang probinsiyano ay mas authentic at totoo sa buhay.
a simple person, often with good manners
My friend from the province is always there to help, no matter what happens.
Yung kaibigan kong probinsiyano, kahit anong mangyari, laging andiyan para tumulong.
jovial and not too complicated
People from the province seem so happy, no stress at all!
Ang mga probinsiyano, parang ang saya-saya lang nila, walang stress!
inclined towards agriculture or traditional work
The provincial person loves plants and animals.
Yung probinsiyano, mahilig sa mga halaman at hayop.