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”