word
Parochial
Pur-OH-kee-uhl
/pɜːrˈoʊkiːʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
parochial
Dictionary meaning
Narrowly restricted in outlook or scope.
Examples
- Little sympathy with parochial mentality.
- Parochial schools.
Synonyms: insular
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