insular
UK: ˈɪnsjʊlə | US: ˈɪnsələr
adj. relating to or characteristic of an island
adj. narrow-minded or isolated in outlook
insular = insul<island> + ar<adjective suffix>
- insul (from Latin insula, meaning "island")
- ar (a suffix forming adjectives, often derived from Latin -aris)
Etymology Origin:
The word insular traces back to Latin insula (island), reflecting the literal sense of being "island-like." Over time, it evolved metaphorically to describe attitudes or communities that are isolated or resistant to outside influence, much like an island detached from a mainland. The suffix -ar (from Latin -aris) standardizes it as an adjective.
The island's insular culture preserved traditions unchanged for centuries.
His insular views made him reluctant to accept new ideas.
The village remained insular, rarely interacting with neighboring towns.
Geographic isolation often leads to insular societies.
Critics accused the government of being insular in its policies.