Insular: meaning, definitions and examples

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insular

 

[ หˆษชnสƒสŠlษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

isolated

relating to or characteristic of an island; detached from the mainland

Synonyms

detached, isolated, remote

Examples of usage

  • The insular town was only accessible by boat.
  • The insular community had its own unique traditions and customs.
Context #2 | Adjective

narrow-minded

ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience

Synonyms

close-minded, narrow-minded, parochial

Examples of usage

  • His insular views prevented him from appreciating diversity.
  • The insular attitude of the group hindered collaboration.

Translations

Translations of the word "insular" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น insular

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเคตเฅ€เคชเฅ€เคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช insular

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ insuler

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพัั‚ั€ั–ะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyspowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅณถใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท insulaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ insular

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ada ile ilgili

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ฌ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฒูŠุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ostrovnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ostrovnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฒ›ๅฑฟ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ otoลกki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eyja-

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฐะปะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒœแƒซแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ada ilษ™ baฤŸlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ insular

Etymology

The word 'insular' originated from the Latin word 'insularis', which means 'of an island'. The term initially referred to things related to or characteristic of an island. Over time, it also came to be used metaphorically to describe people or groups who are isolated or narrow-minded. The concept of insularity has been explored in various fields such as geography, sociology, and psychology.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,072, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.