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Parochial

Adjective

1. Narrow-minded or limited in scope, often associated with a small community or village.

Example sentence: Despite living in a diverse and cosmopolitan city, he had a parochial mindset and refused to consider ideas from other cultures.

Related products: Parochial Perspective, Small-mindedness

2. Relating to or connected with a parish or a church.

Example sentence: The parochial school organized a fundraising event to support local charities.

Related products: Parochial School, Church-related Items

Noun

1. A person who has a narrow or limited outlook.

Example sentence: Don't be a parochial, open your mind to different cultures and perspectives.

Related products: Narrow-minded Person, Open-mindedness