parochial school
noun
Definition of parochial school
: a private school maintained by a religious body usually for elementary and secondary instruction
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First Known Use of parochial school
1755
PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Defined for English Language Learners
parochial school
noun
Definition of parochial school for English Language Learners
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: a private school that is run by a church parish
PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Defined for Kids
parochial school
noun
pa·ro·chi·al school
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Definition of parochial school for Students
: a private school that is run by a religious body
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