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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Chris Perry, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Both bands got there after years building devoted, insular fandoms, while also serving as entry points into the genre for newcomers.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
But the insular Fort Lauderdale courthouse has a culture all its own, where for too long, judges looked out for each other by looking the other way.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 May 2025
But the Islanders, at another unique if less delicate intersection in franchise history, needed a fresh and collaborative perspective — especially after spending the first quarter of this century as the most insular team in the league.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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“Insular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insular. Accessed 18 Jun. 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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