insularly

in·su·lar

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-suh-ler, ins-yuh-]
- /ˈɪn sə lər, ˈɪns yə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-suh-ler, ins-yuh-]
- /ˈɪn sə lər, ˈɪns yə-/

Definitions of insularly word

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

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Origin of insularly

First appearance:

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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Parts of speech for Insularly

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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insularly popularity

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.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for insularly

adverb insularly

parochially — of, relating to, or financially supported by one or more church parishes: parochial churches in Great Britain.
narrow-minded — having or showing a prejudiced mind, as persons or opinions; biased.

All 2 Synonyms of insularly