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parochial - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'parochial' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Parochial [ a.]
- Of or pertaining to a parish; restricted to a parish; as, parochial duties.

Meaning of 'parochial' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . parochial [ a]
Meaning (1):
- relating to or supported by or located in a parish
Example in sentence:
  • parochial schools
2 . parochial [ s]
Meaning (2):
- narrowly restricted in outlook or scope
Example in sentence:
  • insular attitudes toward foreigners;
  • little sympathy with parochial mentality