insular, parochial
(adjective) narrowly restricted in outlook or scope; “little sympathy with parochial mentality”; “insular attitudes toward foreigners”
parochial
(adjective) relating to or supported by or located in a parish; “parochial schools”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
parochial (comparative more parochial, superlative most parochial)
Pertaining to a parish.
Characterized by an unsophisticated focus on local concerns to the exclusion of wider contexts; elementary in scope or outlook.
Source: Wiktionary
Pa*ro"chi*al, a. Etym: [LL. parochialis, from L. parochia. See Parish.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to a parish; restricted to a parish; as, parochial duties. "Parochial pastors." Bp. Atterbury. Hence, limited; narrow. "The parochial mind." W. Black.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 June 2025
(noun) an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
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