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Parochial School

Noun:

A parochial school refers to a private school that is supported by a particular religious organization, usually a church or parish, and provides education according to religious principles.

Example sentence:

My parents decided to send me to a parochial school affiliated with our local church, where I received both academic instruction and religious education.

Adjective:

When used as an adjective, parochial school describes something related to or characteristic of a parochial school.

Example sentence:

The parochial school curriculum emphasized religious studies and moral values alongside traditional academic subjects.

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