Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: parochial

Synonyms:

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Adapted from GK Chesterton’s Father Brown novels, this is a show that positively oozes parochial comfort.

Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/tv-guide-tv-television-tonight/

A drawn Ashes series with the architects of ‘Bazball’ before parochial England crowds was certainly something to write home about, as well.

Source: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/11/19/pat-cummins-believes-the-world-cup-final-will-cap-off-a-career-defining-year-for-the-australian-cricket-team/

Candidates receive the sacrament of confirmation from parochial vicar Father Anthony Federico at the Easter vigil at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Connecticut.

Source: https://www.ncregister.com/news/pentecost-s-hidden-graces-becoming-catholic

Every aspect of society is now seen through political lenses heavily driven by a parochial and backward media and press.

Source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/11/03/how-upnd-is-stealing-zambias-future/

Father Jesús Mariscal is the parochial vicar at St. Paul Cathedral in Yakima, Washington.

Source: https://www.ncregister.com/cna/priest-delivers-twin-babies-outside-cathedral-in-washington-state

Father Monastere had served as parochial vicar for St. Therese of Lisieux since June 30, 2020.

Source: https://thetablet.org/priest-at-st-therese-of-lisieux-church-in-brooklyn-removed-from-ministry/

Following the ordination, the new priests immediately began serving their assigned parishes, where they will shepherd the faithful while celebrating Mass and the sacraments as parochial vicars.

Source: https://essexnewsdaily.com/headlne-news/deacons-from-south-orange-belleville-ordained

Gonzalez-Farias was ordained in 1990 and has held numerous positions in the church including pastor, parochial vicar, administrator, chaplain and priest, the indictment states.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/news/catholic-priest-who-formerly-served-in-charleston-indicted-on-federal-sex-abuse-charges/article_920edb30-8f70-11ed-a45d-670cfe011bb5.html

He said: “I hope readers will share my love of the local, of how politics is at its best when it is parochial.”

Source: https://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/23863511.glastonbury-frome-featured-matt-chorleys-debut-book/?ref=rss

“If we eschew divisive, parochial, ethnic and religious sentiments and rivalries, and begin to live more harmoniously with our compatriots,” Tinubu said.

Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/easter-tinubu-charges-christians-to-recommit-to-edifying-patriotic-pursuits/

In a demonstration of the strength of feeling for Fr Mullan, people lined the streets of Drumquin as he remains were brought to the parochial house on Saturday ahead of a private Requiem Mass and burial on Omagh today, Tuesday.

Source: https://www.derryjournal.com/news/people/tributes-flood-in-for-fr-kevin-mullan-ahead-of-service-in-drumquin-tonight-4133149

My worldview was more parochial back then; I naively believed that someone the state or their families would look out for heterosexual elders, but that we lesbians were on our own.

Source: https://www.opednews.com/articles/Tomgram-Rebecca-Gordon-C-Aging_American-Hypocrisy_Healthcare_Medicare-230921-703.html

Nigerian political parties must move out of the parochial monopoly based on gender.

Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/gender-equity-and-its-political-value-2/

Now we have reports of parents moving kids from public educational settings into Jewish parochial schools.”

Source: https://www.jta.org/2023/12/10/ideas/youre-not-crazy-everything-did-change-after-oct-7

The Broncos got the better of the minor premiership-winning St George Illawarra side 24-10 in 2009 but that match was played at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium in front of a parochial crowd of more than 50,000 fans.

Source: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/01/30/25-in-25-best-finals-upsets-of-nrl-era-which-playoff-boilover-was-the-biggest-surprise/

This is Grace Jones, a culturally distinct approach to race as a and a political imaginary that pushes back and explodes the simultaneously parochial and imperialist notion of a raceless future.

Source: https://boingboing.net/2023/03/27/grace-jones-to-headline-outloud-pride-music-festival.html