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Definition of insularism

insularism

/ˈɪnsjʊləˌrɪzəm/
in · su · lar · ism
Adverb:insularly
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Plural:insularisms
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Adjective:insular
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• noun

1

The state or quality of being isolated or detached from other cultures, ideas, or peoples; narrow-mindedness or provincialism resulting from such isolation.

Example

"The historian argued that centuries of geographic isolation had fostered a deep-seated cultural insularism within the region."

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• Nearby Words

insufficient
insufficiently
insular
insularism
insularly
insulate
insulated

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from the adjective 'insular' (from Late Latin insularis, derived from Latin insula meaning 'island') combined with the suffix '-ism'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Insularism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/insularism
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