parochial Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective relating to or supported by or located in a parish
    • parochial schools
  2. adjective satellite narrowly restricted in outlook or scope
    insular.
    • little sympathy with parochial mentality
    • insular attitudes toward foreigners

WordNet

Pa*ro"chi*al adjective
Etymology
LL. parochialis, from L. parochia. See Parish.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to a parish; restricted to a parish; as, parochial duties. "Parochial pastors." Bp. Atterbury. Hence, limited; narrow. "The parochial mind." W. Black.

Webster 1913