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insular definition

in·su·lar (in′sə lər; -so̵o-, -syo̵o-)

adjective

  1. of, or having the form of, an island
  2. living or situated on an island
  3. like an island; detached; isolated
  4. of, like, or characteristic of islanders, esp. when regarded as narrow-minded, illiberal, or provincial
  5. Med.
    1. characterized by isolated spots
    2. of the islets of Langerhans or other islands of tissue

Etymology: L insularis < insula, island: see isle

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