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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