The Only Use of
parochial
in
The Crucible
- The parochial snobbery of these people was partly responsible for their failure to convert the Indians.
p. 5.5parochial = narrow outlook
Definitions:
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(1)
(parochial as in: limited by a parochial view) narrowly restricted in outlook -- typically concerned only with local matters
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(2)
(parochial as in: parochial school) relating to religious organization -- especially a parish (church and surrounding area)