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parochial thinking

[/pəˈroʊkiəl ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/]
noun
pensamento paroquial
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.
Synonyms
narrow-mindednessprovincial thinkinginsular thinkinglimited perspectivetunnel visionmyopia
Antonyms
cosmopolitan thinkingopen-mindednessglobal perspectivebroad-minded outlookworldliness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pensamento paroquial
Standard usage, sometimes replaced by pensamento provinciano
São Paulo
pensamento provinciano
Common alternative in business contexts
Portugal
pensamento paroquial
Standard usage, formal context
General Brazilian
visão paroquial
Alternative noun form meaning 'parochial vision'

Related Idioms & Phrases

thinking outside the box
tunnel vision
to have blinders on
provincialism
insularity
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