parochialism

pa·ro·chi·al  (p-rk-l)

adj.

1. Of, relating to, supported by, or located in a parish.

2. Of or relating to parochial schools.

3. Narrowly restricted in scope or outlook; provincial: parochial attitudes.

---

[Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin parochilis, from parochia, diocese; see parish.]

---

pa·rochi·al·ism n.

pa·rochi·al·ist n.

pa·rochi·al·ly adv.

---

parochialism

narrowness or pettiness of interests, opinions, or information. — parochialist, n.

See also: Attitudes

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

parochialism - a limitation of views or interests like that defined by a local parish narrow-mindedness, narrowness - an inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior