parochialize

[ puh-roh-kee-uh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, pa·ro·chi·al·ized, pa·ro·chi·al·iz·ing.

1. to make parochial.

verb (used without object)

, pa·ro·chi·al·ized, pa·ro·chi·al·iz·ing.

1. to work in or for a parish.

Other Words From

• de-pa·rochi·al·ize verb (used with object) deparochialized deparochializing

Word History and Origins

Origin of parochialize¹

First recorded in 1840–50; parochial + -ize

Example Sentences

I must parochialize a bit afterward, but you shan't be much victimized.'

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