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insular in Malay

pulau

/ˈɪnsjələ/US/ˈɪnsəlɚ/

insular in Malay: pulau, kepulauan. In English, insular means of or being, pertaining to, situated on, or resembling an island or islands.

Malay words for insular

of, pertaining to, or resembling an island or islands
pulau, kepulauan

English meaning of insular

  1. adjective Of or being, pertaining to, situated on, or resembling an island or islands.
  2. adjective Separate or isolated from the surroundings; having little regard for others opinions or prejudices; provincial.
  3. adjective Having an inward-looking, standoffish, or withdrawn manner.
  4. adjective Relating to the insula in the brain.

Full definition of insular

insular in a sentence

  • Near-synonym: islandic
  • Near-synonym: peninsular

Synonyms of insular

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Questions about insular in Malay

What is the meaning of insular in Malay?
Insular in Malay is pulau, kepulauan.
Apakah maksud insular dalam bahasa Melayu?
Insular: pulau, kepulauan.
What does insular mean in English?
Insular means of or being, pertaining to, situated on, or resembling an island or islands.

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