PAROCHIALLY

parochially

(adverb) in a parochial manner; “parochially narrow in his outlook”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

parochially (comparative more parochially, superlative most parochially)

In a parochial manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Pa*ro"chi*al*ly, adv.

Definition: In a parochial manner; by the parish, or by parishes. Bp. Stillingfleet.

PAROCHIAL

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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Word of the Day

28 November 2024

SYNCRETISM

(noun) the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections)


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According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by Alcaldía Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de Bolívar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.

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