parochial
1 synonym and 1 antonym for parochial, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to a parish, the local area a church serves.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Relating to a parish, the local area a church serves.
“The children attended the parochial school run by the church.”
2. adj
Narrow-minded or overly focused on local matters, ignoring the wider picture.
“His parochial view of politics never looked beyond his own town.”
Opposites
How to use parochial
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
parochial school
a parochial attitude
parochial concerns
Etymology
From Late Latin parochialis, related to a church district, ultimately from Greek paroikia, "community, diocese."
Full origin of parochial →Frequently asked questions
What does “parochial” mean?
The word “parochial” means relating to a parish, the local area a church serves. In plain terms, either about a parish, or (more commonly today) narrow and small-minded in outlook.
How do you pronounce “parochial”?
“Parochial” is pronounced puh-ROH-keerl (/pəˈɹoʊki.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “parochial” in a sentence?
Here is “parochial” used in a sentence: “The children attended the parochial school run by the church.”
What part of speech is “parochial”?
“Parochial” is an adjective.
Where does the word “parochial” come from?
The word “parochial” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin parochialis, related to a church district, ultimately from Greek paroikia, "community, diocese.".
How many meanings does “parochial” have?
“Parochial” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to a parish, the local area a church serves.
Related words
parish
parish council
