parochial
adjective
of, relating to, or financially supported by one or more church parishes.
nonparochial
-
a word derived from
parochial.
Example Sentences
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But her candidacy has drawn widespread attention for a decidedly nonparochial reason: She would be the first openly transgender elected official in Virginia, and one of the first in the nation.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 19, 2017
