parochially

Thân thiện

He thinks parochially, focusing only on his own small town.

Definition

Adverb: - In a parochial manner: In a way that is characterized by a narrow, limited, or provincial outlook, often focused on local concerns to the exclusion of broader perspectives.

Usage and Examples

The adverb "parochially" describes how an action is performed or a state is manifested, specifically with a narrow or limited scope. - He viewed the international crisis parochially, concerned only with its local economic impact. - The committee's decision was made parochially, ignoring the wider implications for the region. - Thinking parochially can prevent communities from benefiting from global partnerships.

Advanced Usage

• Used to critique perspectives, decisions, or analyses that are excessively local or narrow.
  • The debate was framed parochially, failing to address national trends.

Variants and Related Words

• Parochial (adjective): Having a narrow, limited, or provincial outlook.
  • a parochial attitude
• Parochialism (noun): The quality or state of being parochial; limited or narrow in scope.
  • The parochialism of the local council was frustrating.

Synonyms

• Provincially
• Insularly
• Narrow-mindedly
• Locally (in a limited sense)

Antonyms

• Globally
• Cosmopolitally
• Broad-mindedly
• Universally

Related Phrases and Idioms

• To think/act parochially: A common collocation describing the narrow mindset.
  • The mayor was accused of acting parochially by vetoing the interstate cultural exchange program.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a parochial manner
   • parochially narrow in his outlook