insularism

in·su·lar

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Definitions of insularism word

adjective insularism of or relating to an island or islands: insular possessions. 1
adjective insularism dwelling or situated on an island. 1
adjective insularism forming an island: insular rocks. 1
adjective insularism detached; standing alone; isolated. 1
adjective insularism of, relating to, or characteristic of islanders. 1
adjective insularism narrow-minded or illiberal; provincial: insular attitudes toward foreigners. 1

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

From the Late Latin word insulāris, dating back to 1605-15. See insula, -ar1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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