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.
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:
- obdurate
- ironbound
- biased
- opinionative
- inflexible
- jaundiced
- discriminatory
- old-fashioned
- straightlaced
- intolerant
- dogmatic
- prejudiced
- stodgy
- straitlaced
- reactionary
- one-sided
- obstinate
- opinionated
- partial
- stuffy
- hidebound
- dogmatical
- limited
- unyielding
- unsophisticated
- discriminating
Antonyms:
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
insular, provincial, narrow, sectarian,small, petty, little,narrow-minded, rigid, small-minded
tolerant, receptive, catholic, receptive, liberal, catholic, cosmopolitan, tolerant,liberal, cosmopolitan
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.
