insular

adjective
UK: /ˈɪnsjʊlə(r)/
US: /ˈɪnsələr/

  1. Relating to or characteristic of people who live on an island.

    1. The insular culture was shaped by its geography.
    2. The island's insular location fostered a unique artistic style that remained unchanged for centuries.

  2. Ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience; provincial.

    1. His insular views made him difficult to talk to.
    2. The town's insular attitude prevented it from embracing new opportunities and diverse perspectives.

  3. Detached or standing alone; isolated.

    1. The cabin was an insular retreat from the city.
    2. The company, once a leader, now occupies an insular position within the competitive market.

Synonyms

provincial parochial narrow-minded segregated isolated

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "insular" in English means: Relating to or characteristic of people who live on an island., Ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience; provincial., Detached or standing alone; isolated..

The phonetic transcription of "insular" is /ˈɪnsjʊlə(r)/ in British English and /ˈɪnsələr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "insular": provincial, parochial, narrow-minded, segregated, isolated.

Example usage of "insular": "The insular culture was shaped by its geography.". More examples on the page.