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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Lizz Schumer, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
The job of marketing Chicago as a national tech player and serving as a fulcrum for what can be an insular world is critical and isn’t a luxury the city can afford to do without.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
The other was Dave Yuasa, a bit of a legend within the insular world of divers thanks to his laser-like focus, his no-nonsense attitude and an intensity that could be down right frightening.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025
Since the Globes entered crisis mode in 2021, amid severe criticism of the lack of diversity among its insular membership, the organization has undergone an overhaul.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Insular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insular. Accessed 14 Mar. 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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