Definitions
- Describing someone or something that is narrow-minded and limited in perspective. - Referring to a person or thing that is characteristic of a particular province or region. - Talking about a person or thing that is unsophisticated or lacking in cosmopolitanism.
- Describing someone or something that is narrow-minded and limited in perspective. - Referring to a person or thing that is characteristic of a particular parish or church. - Talking about a person or thing that is unsophisticated or lacking in worldly knowledge.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a narrow-minded or limited perspective.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person or thing.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words are related to specific regions or communities.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Provincial is more commonly used to describe a person or thing that is unsophisticated or lacking in cosmopolitanism, while parochial is more commonly used to describe a person or thing that is unsophisticated or lacking in worldly knowledge.
- 2Religion: Parochial has a stronger association with religion, specifically the Catholic Church, than provincial.
- 3Geography: Provincial is more commonly associated with larger regions or provinces, while parochial is more commonly associated with smaller communities or neighborhoods.
- 4Connotation: Provincial can sometimes have a positive connotation when referring to something that is characteristic of a particular region or province, while parochial always has a negative connotation.
Remember this!
Provincial and parochial are synonyms that both describe a narrow-minded or limited perspective. However, provincial is more commonly used to describe a lack of cosmopolitanism, while parochial is more commonly used to describe a lack of worldly knowledge. Additionally, parochial has a stronger association with religion and smaller communities, while provincial is more commonly associated with larger regions or provinces.
