In"su*lar (?), a. [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. An islander.
[R.] Berkeley.