Meaning of the word parochialism in English

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parochialism

US /pəˈroʊ.ki.ə.lɪ.zəm/
UK /pəˈroʊ.ki.ə.lɪ.zəm/

Noun

1.

the quality of showing interest only in a narrow range of matters, especially those that directly affect yourself, your town, or your country:

Example:
political parochialism
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