parochially

pa·ro·chi·al

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puh-roh-kee-uh l]
- /pəˈroʊ ki əl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puh-roh-kee-uh l]
- /pəˈroʊ ki əl/

Definitions of parochially word

adjective parochially of, relating to, or financially supported by one or more church parishes: parochial churches in Great Britain. 1
adjective parochially of or relating to parochial schools or the education they provide. 1
adjective parochially very limited or narrow in scope or outlook; provincial: parochial views; a parochial mentality. 1

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Origin of parochially

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; late Middle English parochialle < Late Latin parochiālis (see parish, -al1); replacing Middle English parochiele < Anglo-French parochiel < Late Latin as above

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Parts of speech for Parochially

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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parochially popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for parochially

adverb parochially

insularly — of or relating to an island or islands: insular possessions.

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