insular (Meaning)
insular (a)
relating to or characteristic of or situated on an island
insular (s)
suggestive of the isolated life of an island
narrowly restricted in outlook or scope
insular (a.)
Of or pertaining to an island; of the nature, or possessing the characteristics, of an island; as, an insular climate, fauna, etc.
Of or pertaining to the people of an island; narrow; circumscribed; illiberal; contracted; as, insular habits, opinions, or prejudices.
insular (n.)
An islander.
Synonyms & Antonyms of insular
Synonyms:
- obstinate
- straightlaced
- discriminating
- bigoted
- hidebound
- straitlaced
- ironbound
- unyielding
- opinionative
- dogmatic
- jaundiced
- one-sided
- obdurate
- inflexible
- reactionary
- old-fashioned
- limited
- discriminatory
- stodgy
- dogmatical
- opinionated
- partisan
- stuffy
- unsophisticated
- biased
- partial
- prejudiced
- intolerant
- wrongheaded
Antonyms:
insular Sentence Examples
- The remote island community exhibited a pronounced insular mentality, clinging tightly to its traditional customs.
- The university department maintained an insular atmosphere, fostering its own unique intellectual culture.
- The castle's towering walls created an insular sanctuary, isolating it from the surrounding countryside.
- The writer's insular perspective led him to focus solely on his own experiences, ignoring the broader world.
- The company's insular policies prevented it from adapting to changing market conditions.
- The insular colony developed its distinct language and culture over centuries of separation.
- The scientist's insular research group had made significant breakthroughs but struggled to collaborate with others.
- The small village existed in an insular state, rarely interacting with its neighbors.
- The insular mindset of the religious sect hindered their ability to engage with modern society.
- The insular nature of the study made it difficult to generalize its findings to a wider population.
FAQs About the word insular
relating to or characteristic of or situated on an island, suggestive of the isolated life of an island, narrowly restricted in outlook or scopeOf or pertaining
narrow,parochial, petty, small, rigid, small-minded, little, illiberal,provincial, sectarian
liberal, cosmopolitan,liberal, receptive, tolerant, receptive, open, catholic, cosmopolitan, catholic
The remote island community exhibited a pronounced insular mentality, clinging tightly to its traditional customs.
The university department maintained an insular atmosphere, fostering its own unique intellectual culture.
The castle's towering walls created an insular sanctuary, isolating it from the surrounding countryside.
The writer's insular perspective led him to focus solely on his own experiences, ignoring the broader world.
