Definition of parochial

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pa·ro·chi·al    (p-rk-l) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

1. Of, relating to, supported by, or located in a parish.
2. Of or relating to parochial schools.
3. Narrowly restricted in scope or outlook; provincial: parochial attitudes.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old French, from Late Latin parochilis, from parochia, diocese ; see parish

OTHER FORMS:
pa·rochi·al·ism (Noun), pa·rochi·al·ist (Noun), pa·rochi·al·ly (Adverb)

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