The quality or state of being parochial; especially: selfish pettiness or narrowness (as of interests, opinions, or views).

plural of parochialism

In a parochial manner.

A person who parodies.

plural of parochiality

(uncountable) The state or condition of being parochial. / (countable) Something parochial; a behaviour that is specific to a small locality.

A panel of people who decide whether a prisoner should be released on parole.

plural of parole officer

A law enforcement officer who supervises offenders who have been released from incarceration and, often, recommends sentencing in courts of law.

(anatomy) Situated near or beside the occipital condyle or the occipital bone; paramastoid; applied especially to a process of the skull in some animals.