American English pronunciation

How to pronounce parochial

IPA transcription: [pɚ'oʊkiəl]

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Adjective

  • relating to or supported by or located in a parish

    “parochial schools”

Adjective

  • narrowly restricted in outlook or scope

    “little sympathy with parochial mentality”

    “insular attitudes toward foreigners”

Usage examples

  • The revenues are for the maintenance of the church and parochial expenses.
  • It includes a parochial school.
  • Early editions combine this seriousness with whimsy and parochialism.
  • The Silverton Parochial Trust is a historic charity still operating in the Silverton area.
  • Member schools include both public and parochial high schools.
  • He attended Holy Family Parochial School.
  • There are also parochial and private schools in the community.
  • Several alternative schools, including parochial and charter, are available in the region.
  • There are also a parochial school and an alternative learning center.
  • It was an old Benedictine priory, and today it is the town’s parochial church.