Meaning & Definition of word "Parochial"

Parochial

/pəˈroʊkiəl/

1. Of or relating to a parish (a local church community).
- Example: The parochial school is known for its strong sense of community.
2. Limited in scope or outlook; narrow-minded.
- Example: His parochial attitude made it difficult for him to accept new ideas.
3. Concerned only with local or trivial matters.
- Example: The debate focused on parochial issues that seemed irrelevant to the larger community.

●From Middle French 'paroissial', from Latin 'parochialis', from 'parochia' meaning 'parish'.

parochial mindset:

A mindset characterized by narrowness of view or limited perspective.

parochial interests:

Interests that are limited to local or trivial matters.

parish:

A local church community.

provincial:

Of or concerning a province; often used to describe someone with a limited outlook.

insular:

Ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience.

Meaning: Narrow in perspective; limited.

● Example Sentence: His parochial attitude makes it hard for him to accept new ideas.

Meaning: Only concerned with local issues.

● Example Sentence: Don't be so parochial; think about the bigger picture.