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parochialism

[ puh-roh-kee-uh-liz-uhm ]

noun

  1. a parochial character, spirit, or tendency; excessive narrowness of interests or view; provincialism.


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Other Words From

  • pa·rochi·al·ist noun
  • pa·rochi·al·i·zation noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of parochialism1

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

Yet even in his parochialism, Jefferson's broad-mindedness remained apparent.

From Salon

In domestic terms, Celtic are good enough to win a fourth title in a row just as they are, but parochialism is the enemy of progress.

From BBC

“There are parochialisms that are in play in a presidential contest that you don’t experience in a state contest,” Sipple said.

In part that reflects a “parochialism” among the countries building the instruments, says Jacob, who laments what will be missed.

Critics derided what they regarded as the parochialism of it all but at its peak the series would pull in 10 million viewers from across the UK.

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