Word meaning
parochial
adjective · puh-ROH-kee-ul
What does parochial mean?
Parochial means having a limited or narrow outlook.
Parochial in a sentence
“The town's parochial attitudes frustrated newcomers.”
Synonyms for parochial
- narrow-minded
- provincial
- insular
Where does parochial come from?
From Latin parochia, "parish."
How to remember parochial
- Say it out loud a few times: puh-ROH-kee-ul.
- Write one sentence of your own using parochial, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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