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Insularism

Noun

Sense 1: The belief or practice of being insular; a tendency to be isolated or limited in perspective.

Example sentences:

• His insularism prevented him from understanding different cultures and viewpoints.
• The company's insularism led to stagnant growth as they ignored market trends.

Sense 2: The quality of having an island-like nature or appearance.

Example sentences:

• The insularism of the town gave it a distinctive charm.
• The building's architecture captured the essence of insularism with its rocky facade.

Sense 3: Local bias or favoritism towards people, businesses, or organizations from a specific area.

Example sentences:

• The insularism among the locals made it difficult for newcomers to integrate into the community.
• The government's insularism towards foreign businesses hindered economic growth.