parochialism
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And he makes a claim for the relevance of his project: “These poems rebut the parochialism and tribalism that dog our present, even as they appeal to universal experiences and values.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025
Yet even in his parochialism, Jefferson's broad-mindedness remained apparent.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2024
In domestic terms, Celtic are good enough to win a fourth title in a row just as they are, but parochialism is the enemy of progress.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2024
In the past, I dismissed Bruce as the avatar of a hip-thrusting parochialism filled with farming equipment, domestic cars and sunburned truths, none of which really interested me.
From New York Times ● Oct. 5, 2021
The question embarrassed and sobered me; it made me realize my parochialism and just how unprepared I was for the task of serving my people.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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