What is the meaning of parochial?

adjective

  • Relating to or supported by or located in a parish.
    • usage: "parochial schools"
  • Narrowly restricted in outlook or scope.
    • usage: "little sympathy with parochial mentality"; "insular attitudes toward foreigners"
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