Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
parochialize
verb
/pəˈroʊ.tʃi.əˌlaɪz/
Definition
To restrict or limit something to a local area, community, or church district.
Examples
- The organization tends to parochialize its efforts, ignoring issues that affect larger regions.
- His approach to governance was criticized for being overly parochial, prioritizing local issues above national needs.
- By parochializing the curriculum, the school failed to prepare students for a globalized world.
Meaning
To focus solely on local concerns or interests, often at the expense of broader perspectives.
Synonyms
- localize
- narrow
- restrict
- confine
- segment
