PAROCHIAL

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

Etymology

Adjective

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

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