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Insular

insularadjective

more insular

Comp.

most insular

Super.

/ˈɪn.sjʊ.lə/

/ˈɪn.sjʊ.lɚ/

Translations

The insular climate of the region affects its agriculture.

Островной климат региона влияет на его сельское хозяйство.

His insular attitude made it difficult for him to accept new ideas.

Его замкнутое отношение затрудняло принятие новых идей.

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of an island or islands.

The insular climate of the region results in mild winters and cool summers.

Narrow-minded or isolated in outlook or experience.

His insular views made it difficult for him to accept new ideas.

Of, relating to, or arising from the insula (insular cortex) of the brain.

Functional MRI revealed heightened insular activity during the task.

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insularnoun

insulars

/ˈɪn.sjʊ.lə/

/ˈɪn.sjə.lɚ/

Rare/archaic use meaning 'islander'; attested in historical and anthropological texts.

Definitions

An inhabitant of an island; an islander.

The Pacific insulars maintain unique cultural traditions.

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