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insular

UK
/ˈɪn.sjʊ.lə/
US
/ˈɪn.sjʊ.lɚ/

Translations

insularadjective
more insular
Comp.
most insular
Super.
UK
/ˈɪn.sjʊ.lə/
US
/ˈɪn.sjʊ.lɚ/
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.
Synonyms
insulated
secluded
parochial
isolated
provincial
narrow-minded
Antonyms
cosmopolitan
broad-minded
open
insularnoun
insulars
pl
UK
/ˈɪn.sjʊ.lə/
US
/ˈɪn.sjə.lɚ/
Rare/archaic use meaning 'islander'; attested in historical and anthropological texts.
Synonyms
insulan
island-dweller
isle-dweller
islander

Definitions

insularadjective
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.
insularnoun
An inhabitant of an island; an islander.
The Pacific insulars maintain unique cultural traditions.
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