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 | ||