parochialist
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parochialism — parochialist, n. parochialization, n. /peuh roh kee euh liz euhm/, n. a parochial character, spirit, or tendency; excessive narrowness of interests or view; provincialism. [1840 50; PAROCHIAL + ISM] * * * … Universalium
parochial — [pə rō′kē əl] adj. [ME parochiele < OFr parochial < ML(Ec) parochialis < LL(Ec) parochia: see PARISH] 1. of or in a parish or parishes 2. restricted to a small area or scope; narrow; limited; provincial [a parochial outlook] parochialism … English World dictionary
