Parochial Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms - Vocabopedia

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Parochial [puh-roh-kee-uhl]

ADJECTIVE

ADJECTIVE

Very limited or narrow in scope or outlook.
Relating to a church parish.

Example

"Many leaders have a parochial mentality."

"There are many parochial churches in Great Britain."

Synonyms

Insular, Petty, Sectarian, Conservative

Antonyms

Broad-minded, Liberal, Unrestricted, Receptive