English Explanatory Dictionary

parochialism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quality or state of being parochial; especially: selfish pettiness or narrowness (as of interests, opinions, or views).

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Neøn-parochialism.wav /pəˈɹəʊkɪəlɪzm̩/ /pəˈɹoʊki.əlɪzm̩/

Word forms

parochialism parochialisms

Etymology

From parochial + -ism.

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