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insularrelating to or from an island; having a narrow or limited outlook

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to or from an island; having a narrow or limited outlook

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnsələr/

Korean meaning: 섬의, 섬 같은; 편협한, 고립된 사고를 가진

Korean pronunciation: **인**셀러

Example Sentences

  • Don't be so insular - try the sushi instead of ordering pizza again!
  • The insular nature of the small town made newcomers feel unwelcome.
  • His insular view of success meant he never considered careers outside of finance.

insular

ADJECTIVE

//ˈɪnsələr//

relating to or from an island; having a narrow or limited outlook

insular concept
💡 Concept

The insular island leader rejects helpful advice from mainland visitors

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insular rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

In their circular world, this particular view stays insular!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɪnsələr/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɪnsjʊlə/

🌳Etymology

Rootinsul
Suffix--ar

Origin

From Latin 'insula' meaning 'island'. The word evolved to describe attitudes or thinking that are isolated and cut off from outside influences, just like an island is surrounded and separated by water.

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🎵Rhyme

circularicularparticular
circular
icular
particular

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Don't be so insular - try the sushi instead of ordering pizza again!

The insular nature of the small town made newcomers feel unwelcome.

His insular view of success meant he never considered careers outside of finance.

The company's insular hiring practices resulted in a very homogeneous workforce.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

narrow-mindedparochialprovincialisolatedclosed-minded

Antonyms

open-mindedcosmopolitanbroad-minded

Related

islandisolationpeninsulaarchipelago