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insularly

/ˈɪn.sə.lɚ.li/
in · su · lar · ly
Adjective:insular
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• adverb

1

In an insular or narrow-minded manner; without interest in or exposure to outside cultures, ideas, or perspectives.

Example

"For decades, the remote community operated insularly, remaining largely indifferent to the political changes sweeping the rest of the country."

2

In the manner of an island; in a physically isolated or detached position.

Example

"The small research station sits insularly amidst the vast expanse of the northern ice sheet."

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• Nearby Words

insufficiently
insular
insularism
insularly
insulate
insulated
insulation

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'insular' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to Late Latin 'insularis' ('of or belonging to an island'), from Latin 'insula' ('island').

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