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parochial

adjective

/pəˈroʊkiəl/

Meaning

Having a limited or narrow outlook; relating to a parish.

His parochial view prevented him from understanding global issues.

narrow-minded, provincial, insular, limited

cosmopolitan, broad-minded, open-minded

parochial school, parochial view, parochial interests

Having great power or strength.

having or showing an ability to notice and understand things clearly; shrewd

capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced

firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid

having an even surface; without difficulties; flowing easily

lacking the necessities of life due to poverty; very poor