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parochial
01
of or relating to a church parish
Examples
The parochial council meets every month to discuss community events.
She volunteers at the parochial school next to the church.
02
possessing a limited understanding or point of view, and not open to broadening it
Examples
His parochial views on cultural issues made it difficult for him to relate to people from different backgrounds.
The discussion was hindered by parochial attitudes that ignored the larger context.
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