insularism
- noun
- /ˈɪnsjʊlərɪzəm/
- Critics warned that economic insularism could limit opportunities for growth and innovation.
Examples
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The country's insularism was evident in its strict immigration policies and reluctance to engage in international trade.
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Some historians argue that England's historical insularism shaped its unique culture and political system.
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Don't let insularism cloud your judgment!
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The community's insularism led to a lack of cultural exchange.
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The country's insularism was evident in its strict immigration policies and reluctance to engage in international trade.
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Some historians argue that England's historical insularism shaped its unique culture and political system.
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The community's insularism led to a lack of cultural exchange.
Synonyms
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3.7
A state of being alone and cut off from other people physically or emotionally
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7.4
Feeling of being alone and separate from other people
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6.5
Being by yourself and choosing quiet time instead of being with others
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6.6
A situation where things are kept apart from others, for example work and personal life
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5.1
A quiet, private place away from other people
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9.4
Being separate from other places and having a narrow view of the world
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4.9
A separation from outside influence or contact
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9.6
A narrow way of thinking that focuses on local issues
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6.3
A distant, not friendly manner that keeps others away
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9.3
A strong focus on local customs and a dislike of outside ideas
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6.7
A state of being separate from other people
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8.2
A tendency to live alone and avoid social contact
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6.6
A liking for spending time by yourself
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7.7
Feeling separate from a group or community
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7.9
Feeling not part of a group or community
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8.0
A way of thinking that only cares about local matters and ignores wider issues
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9.0
A narrow way of thinking that focuses only on a small group
A place or group that is cut off and surrounded by a different area
Antonyms
How Isolated
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Insularism comes from the Latin word insula, which means 'island', and it creates the simple picture of being like an island, separate from others. That's why insularism means the state of being isolated or having a narrow outlook.