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- [puh-roh-kee-uh-liz-uh m]
- /pəˈroʊ ki əˌlɪz əm/
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- [puh-roh-kee-uh-liz-uh m]
- /pəˈroʊ ki əˌlɪz əm/
Definition of parochialist word
- noun parochialist a parochial character, spirit, or tendency; excessive narrowness of interests or view; provincialism. 1
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Origin of parochialist
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; parochial + -ism
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Parts of speech for Parochialist
noun
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preposition
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parochialist popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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