insularity

Meanings

• noun

  The quality or condition of being an island or inhabiting an island; seclusion.

  - "The monks on the island lived in insularity, cut off from the outside world."
  - "His insularity made it difficult for him to relate to others."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with insularity
isolatory , vagabondary , obstinacy

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Variants

List of all variants of insularity that leads to same result
insular , insularism , insularisms , insularities , insularity , insularly

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Etymology

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From the Latin insularis, meaning 'island' or 'pertaining to an island'.

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Trivia

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1. The smallest inhabited island in the world is just 0.003 square miles in size.

2. The term 'insularity' can also be used to describe the behavior of an organization or institution that is overly focused on its own interests, to the exclusion of others.

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Related Concepts

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1. isolation: The state of being cut off from contact with other people or from the outside world.

2. seclusion: The act of withdrawing from society or public life.

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Culture

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Insularity has been used to describe the seclusion or isolation of individuals, communities, or nations. In literature, it is often portrayed as a negative trait, leading to a lack of understanding or empathy for others. In art, insularity can be represented through images of isolated landscapes or figures.

How to Memorize "insularity"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small island surrounded by water, with no connection to the mainland.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'insularity' with the idea of being cut off or secluded.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that insularity is like being an island, separate from the rest of the world.

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