parochial

[pəˈrəʊkiəl]

parochial Definition

• 1. having a limited or narrow outlook or scope
• 2. relating to a church parish

Using parochial: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "parochial" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  His parochial views on politics made it difficult for him to understand other perspectives.

• Example

  The parochial school was located in a small town.

• Example

  The company's parochial approach to business limited its growth potential.

parochial Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for parochial

• provincial
• insular
• myopic
• limited
• narrow-minded

Antonyms for parochial

• cosmopolitan
• open-minded
• broad-minded

Phrases with parochial

• parochialism

  a narrow-minded focus on local concerns to the exclusion of wider contexts

  Example

  The mayor's parochialism prevented him from seeing the benefits of regional cooperation.

• parochial school

  a school that is affiliated with a particular church parish

  Example

  She attended a parochial school for her primary education.

• parochial church council

  a group of elected representatives responsible for the financial and administrative affairs of a church parish

  Example

  The parochial church council met to discuss the budget for the upcoming year.

Origins of parochial

from Late Latin 'parochialis', from 'parochia' meaning 'a parish'

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Summary: parochial in Brief

The term 'parochial' [pəˈrəʊkiəl] refers to a limited or narrow outlook, often with a focus on local concerns. It can also relate to a church parish. Examples include 'His parochial views on politics made it difficult for him to understand other perspectives,' and 'The parochial school was located in a small town.' Phrases include 'parochialism,' denoting a narrow-minded focus on local concerns, and 'parochial school,' referring to a school affiliated with a particular church parish.