parochial

/pə'roukjəl/
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parochial

The parochial school held a small fair on its grounds.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Narrowly restricted in outlook or scope: Having a limited or narrow perspective, often focused only on local concerns rather than broader issues.
    • Relating to or supported by or located in a parish: Of or connected to a local church parish, especially in an administrative or institutional sense.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective (Narrow outlook):
    • His views on international affairs are rather parochial.
    • The debate was parochial, focusing only on local zoning laws and ignoring regional implications.
  • Adjective (Relating to a parish):
    • The parochial church council manages the building's upkeep.
    • She is a parochial vicar, assisting the main parish priest.
Advanced Usage
  • Parochialism (n): The quality or state of being parochial; a narrow, self-centered focus on local matters.
    • The company's failure to expand was due to its leadership's parochialism.
  • Parochial mentality/attitude: A mindset characterized by a narrow, local focus.
    • Overcoming a parochial mentality is essential for global cooperation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Parochialism (n): The system or practice of local church administration; the quality of being parochial in outlook.
  • Parochially (adv): In a parochial manner.
    • He viewed the world parochially, through the lens of his small town.
Synonyms
  • Insular: Ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience.
  • Provincial: Having the manners, viewpoints, or tastes considered characteristic of unsophisticated inhabitants of a province; narrow-minded.
  • Narrow-minded: Not willing to listen to or tolerate other people's views; prejudiced.
Antonyms
  • Cosmopolitan: Familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures; having a broad, sophisticated outlook.
  • Broad-minded: Tolerant or liberal in one's views and reactions; not easily offended.
  • Global: Relating to the whole world; worldwide in scope or application.
parochial

The parochial school held a small fair on its grounds.

Adjective
  1. narrowly restricted in outlook or scope
    • little sympathy with parochial mentality
    • insular attitudes toward foreigners
  2. relating to or supported by or located in a parish
    • parochial schools

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