parochial
adjectiveHow 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:
limitedstubbornprovincialrigidbigotedrestrictednarrowpettysmalllittleShow 2 more
Antonyms for parochial:
liberalgenerousfashionablecomprehensivesophisticatedopen-mindedniceworldlyunprejudicedfairShow 15 more
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