parochialism
pronunciation
How to pronounce parochialism in British English: UK [ pəˈrəʊkiəlɪzəm]
How to pronounce parochialism in American English: US [ pəˈroʊkiəlɪzəm]
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- Noun:
- a limitation of views or interests like that defined by a local parish
Word Origin
- parochialism (n.)
- "limited and narrow character or tendency," 1847, from parochial + -ism.