How Do You Spell PAROCHIALIZE?

Pronunciation: [paɹˈɒkɪəlˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Parochialize is a word that means to make something narrow-minded or limited in scope. Its pronunciation is /pəˈrəʊkiəlaɪz/. The word starts with the unstressed syllable /pə/, followed by the stressed syllable /ˈrəʊkiəlaɪz/, which is pronounced with a long "o" sound and ends in the sound /aɪz/. The spelling of the word reflects its Latin origins, where the "ch" combination represents the sound /k/. This word is often used in discussions about politics or cultural attitudes that are insular or provincial.

PAROCHIALIZE Meaning and Definition

1. The verb "parochialize" refers to the process of making something or someone narrow-minded, restricted, or limited, particularly by focusing only on local or parochial concerns or perspectives. It involves reducing or diminishing the scope, understanding, or perspective of an idea, issue, or person by confining them to narrow or local parameters.

   When one parochializes something, they often disregard broader or global implications, ignoring the larger context or diverse perspectives that may exist. This can lead to a limited or biased viewpoint that fails to consider the complexity or interconnections between different systems, regions, or cultures. Parochializing can manifest in various domains, such as politics, education, economics, or social interactions.

   Parochializing can occur when individuals or groups prioritize local interests over broader considerations, or when they overemphasize the relevance or importance of their own immediate environment. This tendency can hinder open-mindedness, inhibit critical thinking, and limit the ability to understand or empathize with different viewpoints.

   Parochializing can be a consequence of ignorance, fear, or a lack of exposure to diverse perspectives. Avoiding parochializing requires embracing a more inclusive and global perspective, recognizing the interconnectedness of different people and issues, and actively seeking out diverse information and viewpoints. By doing so, one can foster a more comprehensive understanding that transcends narrow boundaries and promotes open-mindedness.

2. To form into parishes.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for PAROCHIALIZE

• parochializm
• parochialise
• parochalize
• parchialise
• Parochlize
• Parichalize
• Parochialite
• parochalizm

Etymology of PAROCHIALIZE

The word "parochialize" is derived from the noun "parochial" + the suffix "-ize".

The noun "parochial" dates back to the 14th century and comes from the Middle English word "parochial(l)e" or "parochial(l)es", which refers to the local church or parish. This Middle English term itself originates from the Latin word "parochialis", meaning "of a parish".

The suffix "-ize" in "parochialize" is a common English word-forming element, originating from Greek and Latin. It is used to form verbs indicating a process, action, or transformation of the base word. In this case, "-ize" is used to form "parochialize", meaning to make something or someone parochial or narrow-minded in their perspectives or restricted to a local or small-scale viewpoint.

Conjugate verb Parochialize

CONDITIONAL

I would parochialize

you would parochialize

he/she/it would parochialize

we would parochialize

they would parochialize

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be parochializing

you would be parochializing

he/she/it would be parochializing

we would be parochializing

they would be parochializing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have parochialize

you would have parochialize

he/she/it would have parochialize

we would have parochialize

they would have parochialize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been parochializing

you would have been parochializing

he/she/it would have been parochializing

we would have been parochializing

they would have been parochializing

FUTURE

I will parochialize

you will parochialize

he/she/it will parochialize

we will parochialize

they will parochialize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be parochializing

you will be parochializing

he/she/it will be parochializing

we will be parochializing

they will be parochializing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have parochialized

you will have parochialized

he/she/it will have parochialized

we will have parochialized

they will have parochialized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been parochializing

you will have been parochializing

he/she/it will have been parochializing

we will have been parochializing

they will have been parochializing

IMPERATIVE

you parochialize

we let´s parochialize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to parochialize

PAST

I parochialized

you parochialized

he/she/it parochialized

we parochialized

they parochialized

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was parochializing

you were parochializing

he/she/it was parochializing

we were parochializing

they were parochializing

PAST PARTICIPLE

parochialized

PAST PERFECT

I had parochialized

you had parochialized

he/she/it had parochialized

we had parochialized

they had parochialized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been parochializing

you had been parochializing

he/she/it had been parochializing

we had been parochializing

they had been parochializing

PRESENT

I parochialize

you parochialize

he/she/it parochializes

we parochialize

they parochialize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am parochializing

you are parochializing

he/she/it is parochializing

we are parochializing

they are parochializing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

parochializing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have parochialized

you have parochialized

he/she/it has parochialized

we have parochialized

they have parochialized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been parochializing

you have been parochializing

he/she/it has been parochializing

we have been parochializing

they have been parochializing