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parochialism
[ puh-roh-kee-uh-liz-uhm ]
noun
- a parochial character, spirit, or tendency; excessive narrowness of interests or view; provincialism.
Other Words From
- pa·rochi·al·ist noun
- pa·rochi·al·i·zation noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of parochialism1
Example Sentences
However, it must be emphasized that Civil War soldiers themselves were often the most vocal critics of such parochialism.
Attributing the last four years to either Republicans or Democrats is myopic American parochialism.
Ethanol is a case study of how parochialism trumps progress in Congress.
They have not lost the quaint simplicity of their parochialism, to become national if not cosmopolitan.
He preaches, he also displays fine perception of the parochialism of the British political career.
It is because of our insecurity and fear that we develop these defensive attitudes of parochialism and churchism.
Enderby and Jackson believe that the next train is the 10.15; but that is their narrow-minded parochialism.
But there had always been a frankly cosmopolitan spirit in Browning,—no touch of parochialism or insularity.
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