Many parents choose parochial schools because they value the strong community and moral education.

His parochialistic views on education prevented any meaningful reform.

The parochialists resisted the regional planning proposal, arguing it threatened their local traditions.

The parochialist refused to consider research from outside his small community, insisting that the local methods were superior.

His constant parochialising of university policies frustrated efforts to internationalize the campus.

The sudden introduction of restrictive rules parochialised the once-open community, stifling innovation and exchange.

City authorities tried to parochialise the festival by focusing only on local customs, which disappointed visitors expecting a more diverse program.

The director's refusal to consider ideas from outside the town parochialises the theater company, leaving it stuck in the past.

The new exchange program de-parochialises students' outlook by exposing them to diverse cultures and ideas.

The university's new curriculum, de-parochialising the study of history, encouraged students to consider global perspectives.