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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Restricted or narrow-minded in scope or outlook.

Example sentence: The company's decision to only work with local suppliers shows a parochial mindset.

Sense 2: Relating to or supported by a particular parish.

Example sentence: The parochial school organized a charity drive for the local community.

Sense 3: Limited to or concerned with a specific area, region, or locality.

Example sentence: This book examines the parochial history of a small village in rural England.

• Books on Parochial Thinking
• Parochial School Education
• Books on Parochial History