Pronunciation: /pəˈrəʊkiəlɪzəm/
noun a narrow-minded focus on local or limited concerns, often at the expense of broader or more universal perspectives
A1 Parochialism can limit one's perspective to only their local community.
A2 The mayor's parochialism prevented him from seeing the benefits of regional cooperation.
B1 The company's parochialism hindered its ability to expand into international markets.
B2 The professor's parochialism was evident in his reluctance to consider ideas from other academic disciplines.
C1 The diplomat's parochialism was seen as a barrier to effective global negotiations.
C2 The artist's parochialism limited the themes and subjects of their work to their own cultural background.
formal The committee's decision was influenced by parochialism, rather than considering the broader impact.
informal His parochialism is evident in his reluctance to try new things outside of his small town.
slang Don't let parochialism limit your perspective on the world.
figurative The walls of parochialism can prevent us from seeing the beauty of diversity.
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