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PAROCHIAL
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Narrowly restricted in outlook or scope
Example:
insular attitudes toward foreigners
Synonyms:
insular; parochial
Classified under:
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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