parochialism

== English == === Etymology === From parochial + -ism. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /pəˈɹəʊkɪəlɪzm̩/ (US) IPA(key): /pəˈɹoʊki.əlɪzm̩/ === Noun === parochialism (countable and uncountable, plural parochialisms) The quality or state of being parochial; especially: selfish pettiness or narrowness (as of interests, opinions, or views). ==== Translations ====