parochial

• Diz-se de quem tem visão estreita ou limitada, focada apenas em questões locais ou de seu próprio grupo, sem considerar perspectivas mais amplas.

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.

   Paroquial

   • 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.

   Sinônimosparish

2. Narrow-minded or limitedC1formal

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

   Provinciano

   • 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.

   Sinônimosilliberalinsularlimitednarrow-mindedprovincialsmall-minded

   Antônimosbroad-mindedcosmopolitanliberalopen-mindeduniversalworldly