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How to pronounce parochialism

“parochialism” pronunciation in British English

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“parochialism” in real sentences

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  1. Um but there is no parochialism involved here.

    The Scottish Parliament

  2. footy team, but does parochialism about a goods and services tax really sell papers?

    ABC News In-depth

  3. be a fine thing 250th was the highest the school had ever achieved puffed up parochialism

    Intelligence Squared

  4. Parochialism offers this false dichotomy because it pits the poor in one country against the poor

    TED

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