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Adjective: parochial  pu'rowkeeul
  1. Relating to or supported by or located in a parish
    "parochial schools"
     
  2. Narrowly restricted in outlook or scope
    "little sympathy with parochial mentality"
    - insular

See also: parish, parochially, provincial

Encyclopedia: Parochial