parochial

Definition

Pertaining to a parish.

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman parochial and its source Late Latin parochialis, an alteration of paroecialis (“of a church province”), from paroecia, from Hellenistic Greek παροικία (paroikía, “stay in a foreign land”), later “community, diocese”, from Ancient Greek πάροικος (pároikos, “neighbouring, neighbour”), from παρα- (para-) + οἶκος (oîkos, “house”).

Example Sentences

• "The use of simple, primary colors in the painting gave it a parochial feel."
• "Some people in the United States have been accused of taking a parochial view, of not being interested in international matters."
• "But for men of principle and honour and straightforward thought there could be no middle course and no paltering with petty issues of party or parochial advantage."