- insularism
- insularism insularism n.
the state of being insulated.
Syn: insulation, insularity, detachment. [WordNet 1.5]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
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insularism — insularísm s. n. Trimis de siveco, 10.08.2004. Sursa: Dicţionar ortografic INSULARÍSM s. n. tendinţă a unui popor insular de a nu avea contacte cu continentele vecine. (< fr. insularisme) Trimis de raduborza, 15.09.2007. Sursa: MDN … Dicționar Român
insularism — noun see insular … New Collegiate Dictionary
insularism — See insular. * * * … Universalium
insularism — in·su·lar·ism … English syllables
insularism — noun the state of being isolated or detached the insulation of England was preserved by the English Channel • Syn: ↑insulation, ↑insularity, ↑detachment • Derivationally related forms: ↑insular (for: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
insular — insularism, n. insularity, n. insularly, adv. /in seuh leuhr, ins yeuh /, adj. 1. of or pertaining to an island or islands: insular possessions. 2. dwelling or situated on an island. 3. forming an island: insular rocks. 4. detached; standing … Universalium
insular — adjective Etymology: Late Latin insularis, from Latin insula island Date: 1611 1. a. of, relating to, or constituting an island b. dwelling or situated on an island < insular residents > 2. characteristic of an isolated people; especially being,… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Canada in the American Civil War — At the time of the American Civil War, Canada did not yet exist as a federated nation. Instead, the territory consisted of the United Province of Canada (modern southern Ontario, southern Quebec and Labrador), the six other remaining colonies of… … Wikipedia
insularly — See insularism. * * * … Universalium
insularity — See insularism. * * * … Universalium
