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    Parokyal (en. Parochial)

    pa-ro-kya-al

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Related to a parish or local church.
    The parochial event is always anticipated by the members.
    Ang parokyal na kaganapan ay laging inaasahan ng mga miyembro.
    Having a limited scope or perspective, often referring to local matters.
    The parochial view does not help with the broader community issues.
    Ang parokyal na pananaw ay hindi nakakatulong sa mas malawak na isyu ng komunidad.
    Associated with the activities or organizations of a parish.
    Many parochial activities were launched to help those in need.
    Maraming parokyal na gawaing inilunsad upang makatulong sa mga nangangailangan.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    parochial school
    A school managed by a parish.
    parokyal na paaralan
    parochial pastor
    The pastor of a parish.
    parokyal na pastor

    Related Words

    parish
    A local community of believers under a church.
    parokya
    church
    A place of worship or religious practice.
    simbahan

    Slang Meanings

    Too local or confined to a community.
    It's like the people here are too parochial, they're not open to other ideas.
    Parang parokyal na masyado ang ugali ng mga tao dito, hindi sila open sa ibang ideya.
    Too centered on traditions and customs.
    The elders have parochial views; they don't want to accept change.
    Parokyal ang mga pananaw ng mga matatanda, ayaw nilang tanggapin ang pagbabago.
    Fond of a simple life, not into fancy things.
    He's parochial; he prefers playing basketball in the barangay rather than going to a fancy mall.
    Parokyal siya, mas gusto niyang mag-basketball sa barangay kaysa pumasok sa magarbong mall.