insular
adjective
in·su·lar
ˈin(t)-su̇-lər 
-syu̇-,
ˈin-shə-lər
1
: characteristic of an isolated people
especially
: being, having, or reflecting a narrow provincial viewpoint
2
a
: of, relating to, or constituting an island
b
: dwelling or situated on an island
insular residents
3
: of or relating to an island of cells or tissue
Examples of insular in a Sentence
the insular world of boarding schools
an insular community that is not receptive of new ideas, especially from outsiders
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Terry Gross, NPR, 17 July 2025
The insular nature of an industry oft-criticized for a lack of diversity seems reflected in a roster of ACM Awards nominations that excluded one of the biggest country music phenomena of 2024.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Hungary had music, and the sounds of Las Vegas shifted to be more insular to Sonny’s thoughts.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 June 2025
The safety and insular nature of their village has allowed for the traditional family unit to exist once more.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
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“Insular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insular. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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insular
adjective
in·su·lar
ˈin(t)s-(y)ə-lər
ˈin-shə-lər
1
: of, relating to, or forming an island
2
: being isolated or detached
an insular building
3
: not open to new or different ideas : narrow
an insular viewpoint
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