1. A narrow or limited outlook that is restricted to one's own parish, community, or group, lacking awareness of broader perspectives or concerns beyond one's immediate environment
The company's parochial thinking prevented them from entering the global market.
O pensamento paroquial da empresa impediu-a de entrar no mercado global.
2. A tendency to view issues from a provincial or local perspective without considering wider implications or diverse viewpoints
Parochial thinking limited their ability to understand international business practices.
O pensamento paroquial limitou sua capacidade de compreender práticas comerciais internacionais.