parochialize

especially British, pa·ro·chi·al·ise

[puh-roh-kee-uh-lahyz]

verb (used with object)

parochialized, parochializing 

1. to make parochial.

verb (used without object)

parochialized, parochializing 

1. to work in or for a parish.

Other Word Forms

• de-parochialize verb (used with object)

Word History and Origins

Origin of parochialize¹

First recorded in 1840–50; parochial + -ize

Example Sentences

Associated words: parochial, parochialism, parishioner, parochialize. parry, v. ward off, avert, prevent; avoid, evade, elude. parson, n.

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

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