parochialism

noun
UK: /pəˈrəʊkiəlɪzəm/
US: /pəˈroʊkiəlɪzəm/

  1. A limited or narrow outlook, typically focused on a small area or community and unwilling to accept different ideas or ways of life.

    1. His parochialism made him dislike outsiders.
    2. The company's parochialism prevented it from expanding into new markets, limiting growth.

  2. The quality of being excessively attached to local interests or customs; narrow-mindedness.

    1. Their parochialism keeps them from seeing the bigger picture.
    2. The writer criticized the town's parochialism, advocating for a more inclusive and open society.

Synonyms

provincialism localism

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "parochialism" in English means: A limited or narrow outlook, typically focused on a small area or community and unwilling to accept different ideas or ways of life., The quality of being excessively attached to local interests or customs; narrow-mindedness..

The phonetic transcription of "parochialism" is /pəˈrəʊkiəlɪzəm/ in British English and /pəˈroʊkiəlɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "parochialism": provincialism, localism.

Example usage of "parochialism": "His parochialism made him dislike outsiders.". More examples on the page.