Insular Meaning in English
word
ˈɪnsəɫɝ
IN-suh-ler
ˈɪnsjʊlɐ
IN-syuh-luh
Definition
Describes someone or something that is isolated from others or not interested in new ideas or people. It also literally means 'related to islands.'
Usage & Nuances
'Insular' is formal/academic. Common for describing attitudes or groups that avoid outside influence: 'insular community'. Not usually used in everyday speech. Can be literal (about islands) but is more often figurative (narrow-minded).
Spanish: insular - aislado (figurado)Portuguese (BR): insular - isolado (figurado)Portuguese (PT): insular - isolado (figurado)Chinese (Simplified): 孤立的 - 岛屿的Chinese (Traditional): 孤立的 - 島嶼的Hindi: संकीर्ण - द्वीपीयArabic: منعزل - جزيري (مجازی)Bengali: বিচ্ছিন্ন - সংকীর্ণ (চিন্তাধারা সম্পর্কিত)Russian: островной - замкнутыйJapanese: 島の - 閉鎖的Vietnamese: cô lập - thiển cậnKorean: 섬의 - 배타적인Turkish: ada ile ilgili - dar görüşlüUrdu: جزیرہ نما - تنگ نظرIndonesian: terpencil - tertutup (pikiran)
Example Sentences
The small island had an insular culture.
basic
He has an insular attitude toward new ideas.
basic
Many villages remain insular even today.
basic
Her views are a bit too insular for my taste.
natural
The team's insular mindset kept them from accepting help.
natural
It's hard to innovate with such an insular approach.
natural