parochialism
narrow-mindedness
TRANSLATION
Engstirnigkeit
STATISTICS
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"Mr Mattusek is as flattering about his host country as a new ambassador should be: 'Internationally, British pragmatism and experience of the world can help overcome European PAROCHIALISM.'"
(Thomas Mattusek, new German Ambassador to London, reported in The Independent, 12th Aug. 2002)
(Thomas Mattusek, new German Ambassador to London, reported in The Independent, 12th Aug. 2002)
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Etymology:
Middle English parochiall, from Middle French parochial, from Late Latin parochialis, from parochia parish (Kirchengemeinde).
Date: 14th century
1 : of or relating to a church parish
2 : of or relating to a parish as a unit of local government
3 : confined or restricted as if within the borders of a parish : limited in range or scope (as to a narrow area or region)
4 : Narrowly restricted in scope or outlook
Synonyms: PROVINCIAL, NARROW, NARROW-MINDED
Etymology:
Middle English parochiall, from Middle French parochial, from Late Latin parochialis, from parochia parish (Kirchengemeinde).
Date: 14th century
1 : of or relating to a church parish
2 : of or relating to a parish as a unit of local government
3 : confined or restricted as if within the borders of a parish : limited in range or scope (as to a narrow area or region)
4 : Narrowly restricted in scope or outlook
Synonyms: PROVINCIAL, NARROW, NARROW-MINDED
