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insular
[ˈɪn.sjə.lər]
adjective
insular
1.
relating to or characteristic of an island or islands
The insular geography of Japan has shaped its culture.
A geografia insular do Japão moldou sua cultura.
2.
narrow-minded; isolated in perspective or outlook
His insular attitudes prevented him from understanding other cultures.
Suas atitudes insulares o impediram de compreender outras culturas.
3.
detached or isolated from others
The community remained insular, rarely interacting with outsiders.
A comunidade permaneceu insular, raramente interagindo com estranhos.
Synonyms
island-like
narrow-minded
parochial
provincial
isolated
detached
insulated
Antonyms
cosmopolitan
open-minded
broad-minded
inclusive
worldly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
insular
standard usage for both geographical and figurative meanings
Portugal
insular
standard usage, often used to describe Portuguese island communities
Related Idioms & Phrases
insular mentality
insular perspective
insular thinking
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