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    Insular (en. Insular)

    ˈɪn.sə.lər

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Related to an island.
    The insular culture has a unique character due to its separation from other societies.
    Ang insular na kultura ay may natatanging karakter dahil sa pagkahiwalay nito sa ibang mga lipunan.
    Referring to being closed off to ideas or influences from other people or groups.
    His views seem insular and not open to other opinions.
    Ang kanyang mga pananaw ay tila insular at hindi bukas sa ibang opinyon.

    Etymology

    From the Latin word 'insularis' meaning 'of an island'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    insular perspective
    An opinion that is closed to other ideas.
    insular na pananaw

    Related Words

    island
    A piece of land surrounded by water.
    isla

    Slang Meanings

    unconcerned with other people
    He seems insular, not even asking others how they are.
    Parang insular siya, hindi man lang nagtanong sa iba kung paano sila.
    focused only on one's own group
    Sometimes, students in elitist schools are insular, as if they don't understand the problems of others.
    Minsan ang mga estudyante sa elitist school ay insular, parang hindi nila naiintindihan ang mga problema ng iba.
    not open-minded
    Often, insular people are not willing to listen to other opinions.
    Kadalasan, yung mga insular na tao ay hindi willing makinig sa ibang opinyon.