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parochial
adjective
narrowly restricted in outlook or scope
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pəˈɹəʊkɪəl
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adjective
narrowly restricted in outlook or scope
“little sympathy with parochial mentality”
adjective
relating to or supported by or located in a parish
“parochial schools”
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little sympathy with parochial mentality
insular attitudes toward foreigners
parochial schools
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