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1. (adj.) parochial
of or pertaining to a parish or parishes.
2. parochial
of or pertaining to parochial schools.
3. parochial
very limited or narrow in scope or outlook; provincial.
Etymology: (1350–1400; late ME parochialle, ME parochiele (< AF parochiel) < LL parochiālis; see parish , -al1)
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1. (adj) parochial
relating to or supported by or located in a parish
"parochial schools"
2. (adj) insular, parochial
narrowly restricted in outlook or scope
"little sympathy with parochial mentality"; "insular attitudes toward foreigners"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) parochial
of or pertaining to a parish; restricted to a parish; as, parochial duties
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