parochial
adjective/pəˈroʊkiəl/
Frequency rank: #12,433 most common English word
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook, concerned only with local matters.
Example sentence
His parochial attitude made it difficult for him to appreciate cultures beyond his own small town.
Synonyms & related words
- narrow-minded
- provincial
- insular
- limited
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