01 n. The state or quality of being an island or consisting of islands; insulation.
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The state or quality of being an island or consisting of islands; insulation.“The insularity of Britain was first shown by Agricola, who sent his fleet round it.” — Pinkerton.
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Narrowness or illiberality of opinion; prejudice; exclusiveness; as, the insularity of the Chinese or of the aristocracy.