noun
- a narrow or limited outlook; concern only with local or personal matters rather than broader issues
Examples
- The mayor’s parochialism prevented him from considering regional solutions to the transportation problem.
- Her parochialism was evident when she dismissed ideas from other countries as irrelevant.
- The company’s parochialism limited its ability to compete in global markets.
- Academic parochialism can hinder collaboration between different departments.
- The newspaper was criticized for its parochialism in covering only local sports teams.
- Breaking free from parochialism requires exposure to diverse perspectives and cultures.