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parochialize

[ puh-roh-kee-uh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, pa·ro·chi·al·ized, pa·ro·chi·al·iz·ing.
  1. to make parochial.


verb (used without object)

, pa·ro·chi·al·ized, pa·ro·chi·al·iz·ing.
  1. to work in or for a parish.
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Other Words From

  • de-pa·rochi·al·ize verb (used with object) deparochialized deparochializing
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Word History and Origins

Origin of parochialize1

First recorded in 1840–50; parochial + -ize
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Example Sentences

Associated words: parochial, parochialism, parishioner, parochialize. parry, v. ward off, avert, prevent; avoid, evade, elude. parson, n.

I must parochialize a bit afterward, but you shan't be much victimized.'

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