👉 Parochialize is a phrase used in religious contexts to describe a person or group being influenced by, or having an affinity for, something that is often considered within their own cultural or religious context. It can also refer to a general tendency to adopt or be influenced by someone or something from another culture or background. For example, if a person were to say they are "parochialized" towards a particular religion (such as Christianity), it suggests that the individual is drawn to this faith