PAROCHIAL (Adj.)

Meaning- extremely narrow-minded or concerned with small issues that happen in your local area.

Mnemonic trick- The word parochial contains word ‘parro’. ‘Parro’ was a famous character in movie devdas. “parro ki akaal parochial hain” or “parro ki cchotti akkal hain”. it means that parro is extremely narrow-minded. Therefore, the word parochial is used for a narrow-minded person.

Synonym- NARROW-MINDED

Uses-

•          Although it’ s just the local paper, if somehow manages not to be parochial in its outlook.
•          In big countries like India regional political parties are often accused of being parochial.
•          Voters worried about their own parochial concerns.