yokelism

/ˈjoʊkəlɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

the quality or state of being unsophisticated or provincial, often in a humorous or derogatory manner.

“The town’s yokelism was evident in its quaint, old-fashioned ways of doing things.”

Synonyms

  • provincialsim
  • rusticism

Antonyms

  • sophistication
  • urbanity