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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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