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Noun: insularism  'in-su-lu,ri-zum [N. Amer], 'in-syû-lu,ri-zum [Brit]
  1. The state of being isolated or detached
    "The remote island community's insularism was evident in their unique customs";
    - insulation, insularity, detachment

Derived forms: insularisms

Type of: isolation