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parochial
adjective
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How to pronounce parochial:

Definition of parochial:

parochial (adjective):
narrow in outlook
of or relating to a church parish
narrowly restricted in outlook or scope.

Synonyms for parochial:

limitedstubbornprovincialrigidbigotedrestrictednarrowpettysmalllittle
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Antonyms for parochial:

liberalgenerousfashionablecomprehensivesophisticatedopen-mindedniceworldlyunprejudicedfair
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