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Definition of parochialize - 1 dictionary result

pa⋅ro⋅chi⋅al⋅ize

[puh-roh-kee-uh-lahyz] verb, -ized, -iz⋅ing.
–verb (used with object)
1. to make parochial.
–verb (used without object)
2. to work in or for a parish.
Also, especially British, pa⋅ro⋅chi⋅al⋅ise.


Origin:
1840–50; parochial + -ize
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