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PAROCHIAL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Narrowly restricted in outlook or scope

Example:

insular attitudes toward foreigners

Synonyms:

insular; parochial

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

provincial (characteristic of the provinces or their people)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Relating to or supported by or located in a parish

Example:

parochial schools

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

parish (the local subdivision of a diocese committed to one pastor)

Derivation:

parish (a local church community)

parish (the local subdivision of a diocese committed to one pastor)

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