Insularity

Synonyms of insularity

• isolation
• narrow-mindedness
• parochialism

Antonyms of insularity

• openness
• cosmopolitanism
• inclusiveness

Collocations of insularity

cultural insularity

Frequency: 70 %

The community's cultural insularity made it difficult for outsiders to integrate.

social insularity

Frequency: 60 %

The club's social insularity led to cliques forming within the group.

geographical insularity

Frequency: 45 %

The country's geographical insularity limited its access to certain resources.

intellectual insularity

Frequency: 40 %

The professor criticized the department for its intellectual insularity and lack of diverse perspectives.

Idiomatic Expressions for insularity

• Phrase: insularity of thought
  Meaning: the state of being isolated or closed off in one's thinking
  Usage: The insularity of thought among the group of scientists hindered their ability to consider alternative theories.