parochial

• Décrit un horizon étroit ou limité, souvent centré sur des questions locales plutôt que sur des perspectives plus larges ; peut aussi qualifier une attitude ou une mentalité de clocher, attachée à son petit univers.

Describes a narrow or limited outlook, often focused on local concerns rather than broader perspectives.

1. Relating to a parishC1formal

   Relating to a church parish or its affairs.

   paroissial

   • The parochial council meets every month to discuss church matters.
   • He served on the parochial board for many years.
   • The parochial school is run by the local church.

   Synonymesparish

2. Narrow-minded or limitedC1formal

   Having a limited or narrow outlook, especially in terms of interests or views.

   À l'esprit étroit

   • His parochial attitude prevented him from understanding global issues.
   • The committee's parochial decisions ignored the needs of the wider community.
   • She criticized the parochial thinking of the local government.

   Synonymesilliberalinsularlimitednarrow-mindedprovincialsmall-minded

   Antonymesbroad-mindedcosmopolitanliberalopen-mindeduniversalworldly