subprovincial

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adjective

Of or relating to a subprovince.

“Currently, there are 15 subprovincial municipalities in the People's Republic of China.”

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Meanings

adjectivesubprovincial (not comparable)

alternative sub-provincial

  1. not comparableOf or relating to a subprovince.
  2. not comparableBelow provincial level.

    Currently, there are 15 subprovincial municipalities in the People's Republic of China.

Origin

From sub- + provincial.

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Translations

Chinese Mandarin 副省級 /副省级
  • 副省級 /副省级 (fùshěngjí)below provincial level
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APA

subprovincial. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subprovincial

MLA

“subprovincial.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subprovincial. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “subprovincial,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subprovincial.

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