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
“There is an explicit insularity and parochialism that now dictates debate.”
From New York Times ● Sep. 23, 2021
The parochialism of the ghettos of Gotham had not prepared her for the uniqueness of Your Working Boy.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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