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parochialize

especially British, 貹····

[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.

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Other Word Forms

  • de-parochialize verb (used with object)
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Word History and Origins

Origin of parochialize1

First recorded in 1840–50; parochial + -ize
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Example Sentences

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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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