parochiality

Definitions

The quality or state of being limited in scope, outlook, or perspective; narrow-mindedness.

The condition of being related to or supported by a parish.

Examples

The organization's parochiality prevented it from adopting the innovative strategies used by its global competitors.

His narrow-minded parochiality made it difficult for him to appreciate cultures different from his own.

The report criticized the local government for its parochiality in failing to address the broader regional economic issues.

Synonyms

narrow-mindedness provincialism insularity localism parochialism small-mindedness sectarianism

Antonyms

broad-mindedness cosmopolitanism open-mindedness universality tolerance liberalism globalism