parochial

Meanings

• adjective

  Of or relating to a parish or parishioners.

• adjective

  Narrow-minded; bigoted.

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Pronunciation

1. /pəˈɹoʊki.əl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with parochial
jural , mural , pastoral , spatial

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Variants

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parochial , parochially , parochial school , parochial schools

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Etymology

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From Old French paroissial, from paroisse 'parish'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'parochial' is often used in education to describe schools that are affiliated with a particular church or religious organization.

2. The word 'parochial' comes from the Latin word 'parochus', meaning 'vicar' or 'priest'.

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1. Provincial: Related term with similar meaning, referring to someone or something that is limited in scope or knowledge to a particular region or area.

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Quotes

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1. It has never been clearer that the country's best self is a global inheritance, its worst a "parochial" self-certainty.

   - Jedediah Purdy,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},22 Feb. 2009

2. There is no patience for the "parochial", the small-time, the stay-in-place, not in Los Angeles.

   - Richard Hoffer,{it}Sports Illustrated{/it},8 Sept. 2008

3. … during the mid-1780s, Madison had two great goals. The first was to inculcate an enlightened sense of national interest in legislators whose political instincts were innately "parochial".

   - Jack N. Rakove,{it}Original Meanings … {/it},1996

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Culture

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In literature, 'parochial' is often used to describe a character or perspective that is overly focused on a narrow aspect of life, often to the exclusion of a broader perspective. This can be seen in works such as 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, where the characters' parochial views and actions contribute to the novel's themes of isolation and obsession.

How to Memorize "parochial"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, rural community with a close-knit group of parishioners. Consider the ways in which their parochial views may influence their daily lives and interactions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'parochial' with the idea of a narrow focus or perspective. Consider how this definition might apply to characters or situations in literature, history, or current events.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating 'parochial' with the word 'parish', and visualize a small, self-contained community with a strong sense of unity and tradition.

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