parochial (Meaning)
parochial (a)
relating to or supported by or located in a parish
parochial (s)
narrowly restricted in outlook or scope
parochial (a.)
Of or pertaining to a parish; restricted to a parish; as, parochial duties.
Synonyms & Antonyms of parochial
Synonyms:
- straitlaced
- jaundiced
- obstinate
- unsophisticated
- inflexible
- discriminatory
- one-sided
- stuffy
- opinionated
- intolerant
- partial
- opinionative
- limited
- discriminating
- prejudiced
- old-fashioned
- unyielding
- dogmatic
- dogmatical
- hidebound
- obdurate
- reactionary
- stodgy
- biased
- ironbound
- straightlaced
Antonyms:
parochial Sentence Examples
- The small town had a parochial outlook, with residents mainly focused on local affairs.
- The parochial school emphasized the tenets of a particular religious faith.
- The politician's parochial policies alienated voters outside his own district.
- The parochial museum showcased artifacts illustrating the history of the local community.
- The parochial mindset limited people's understanding of the wider world.
- The parochial newspaper only covered news and events within a narrow radius of the town.
- The town council's parochial decisions hindered the development of neighboring communities.
- The parochial nature of the debate prevented a comprehensive solution to the problem.
- The parochial interests of one group often clashed with the broader interests of society.
- Despite its parochial origins, the company eventually expanded its operations to become a global enterprise.
FAQs About the word parochial
relating to or supported by or located in a parish, narrowly restricted in outlook or scopeOf or pertaining to a parish; restricted to a parish; as, parochial d
petty, provincial, insular,small, narrow, little, sectarian, wrongheaded,narrow-minded, rigid
liberal, receptive, tolerant, catholic, open, open, cosmopolitan,liberal, cosmopolitan, catholic
The small town had a parochial outlook, with residents mainly focused on local affairs.
The parochial school emphasized the tenets of a particular religious faith.
The politician's parochial policies alienated voters outside his own district.
The parochial museum showcased artifacts illustrating the history of the local community.
