This is the 10514th most frequent Catalan word.
provincial
"Provincial" in Catalan means relating to a province or lacking urban sophistication.
In this sentence, 'provincial' is used to describe a person holding an administrative position related to a subdivision (province) of a country or state.
El governador provincial va fer un discurs avui.
The provincial governor gave a speech today.
Here, 'provincial' modifies 'cuisine', attributing the features of cuisine representative of different provinces of Catalonia.
La cuina provincial de Catalunya és molt rica i diversa.
The provincial cuisine of Catalonia is very rich and diverse.
In this instance, 'provincial' characterizes a lifestyle associated with living in provinces or rural areas, implying a simpler or less urbanized way of life.