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Definition of parochialism noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

parochialism

noun

/pəˈrəʊkiəlɪzəm/

/pəˈrəʊkiəlɪzəm/

[uncountable] (disapproving)

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the fact of only being interested in small issues that happen in your local area and not being interested in more important things
- the parochialism of a small community
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