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parochialism
pa·ro·chi·al P0079200 (pə-rō′kē-əl)adj.1. Of, relating to, supported by, or located in a parish.2. Of or relating to parochial schools.3. Narrowly restricted in scope or outlook; provincial: parochial attitudes.
[Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin parochiālis, from parochia, diocese; see parish.]
pa·ro′chi·al·ism n.pa·ro′chi·al·ist n.pa·ro′chi·al·ly adv.pa•ro•chi•al•ism (pəˈroʊ ki əˌlɪz əm)
n. a parochial attitude or outlook; narrowness or provincialism. [1840–50] pa•ro′chi•al•ist, n. parochialismnarrowness or pettiness of interests, opinions, or information. — parochialist, n.See also: AttitudesThesaurus| Noun | 1. | parochialism - a limitation of views or interests like that defined by a local parishnarrow-mindedness, narrowness - an inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior |
parochialismnoun provincialism, narrowness, insularity, narrow-mindedness, localism, small-mindedness, limitedness, restrictedness We have been guilty of parochialism and resistance to change.Quotations
"How horrible, fantastic, incredible it is that we should be digging trenches and trying on gas masks here because of a quarrel in a far away country between people of whom we know nothing" [Neville Chamberlain radio broadcast, 1938]TranslationsKirchturmpolitikcampanilismo
parochialism
Synonyms for parochialismnoun provincialismSynonyms- provincialism
- narrowness
- insularity
- narrow-mindedness
- localism
- small-mindedness
- limitedness
- restrictedness
Words related to parochialismnoun a limitation of views or interests like that defined by a local parishRelated Words- narrow-mindedness
- narrowness
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