parochial

🇬🇧 UK/pә'rәukiәl/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Relating to a parish; having a narrow or limited outlook focused only on local concerns

教区的;目光狭隘的,地方性的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
parbeside, alongside
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ochiroot
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alrelating to, having the nature of
=parochial

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The parochial attitude of the small town limited opportunities for young people.

  • 2.

    Parochial schools often teach religious values alongside standard curriculum.

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