English adjective: parochial | |||
1. | parochial relating to or supported by or located in a parish | ||
Samples | Parochial schools. | ||
2. | parochial narrowly restricted in outlook or scope | ||
Samples | Little sympathy with parochial mentality. Insular attitudes toward foreigners. | ||
Synonyms | insular | ||
Similar | provincial | ||
Antonyms | cosmopolitan | ||