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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

playfully humorous or mischievous

friendly and peaceful; characterized by goodwill; tolerant

reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little

filled with shock or horror

Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.

relating to a city or town or its local government