Parochial – 1. Relating to a church parish 2. Having a limited or narrow outlook; showing interest in a narrow range of matters, especially those that affect your local area.

(Pronounced puh-row-kee-uhl)

To remember the definition of the word parochial, use the following mnemonic:

Pa was rowing a boat when it keeled (parochial) over. He was trying to get to church through a narrow opening. "No matter" (narrow range of matters) "I'll swim!".

Examples of parochial in a sentence (Relating to a church or parish)

He was a member on the towns parochial church council.

The parochial offices are being renovated this summer.

Our pastor and parochial leaders decided what happened.

Examples of parochial in a sentence (Having a limited or narrow outlook; showing interest in a narrow range of matters, especially those that affect your local area)

Their view of life is parochial and doesn't include others needs.

The teacher is parochial, he is often doesn't listen to ideas other than his own. 

The mayor had a parochial response to the media.