Word of the Day · October 30, 2026
insular
- IN-suh-ler · adjective
- Ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience.
- “Critics described the trade policy as insular and disconnected from global realities.”
- Origin: From Latin 'insula' meaning 'island.'
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