INSULARLY

Etymology

Adverb

insularly (comparative more insularly, superlative most insularly)

In an insular manner.

Source: Wiktionary


In"su*lar*ly, adv.

Definition: In an insular manner.

INSULAR

In"su*lar, a. Etym: [L. insularis, fr. insula island: cf. F. insulaire. See Isle.]

1. Of or pertaining to an island; of the nature, or possessing the characteristics, of an island; as, an insular climate, fauna, etc.

2. Of or pertaining to the people of an island; narrow; circumscribed; illiberal; contracted; as, insular habits, opinions, or prejudices. The penury of insular conversation. Johnson.

In"su*lar, n.

Definition: An islander. [R.] Berkeley.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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