# parochialism

> English word · Noun · IPA /pəˈɹəʊkɪəlɪzm̩/

## Definitions
1. The quality or state of being parochial; especially: selfish pettiness or narrowness (as of interests, opinions, or views).

## Etymology
From parochial + -ism.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/parochialism