\ˈin(t)-su-lər, -syu-, ˈin-shə-lər\
Definition:
1a : of, relating to, or constituting an island b : dwelling or situated on an island
2: characteristic of an isolated people; especially : being, having, or reflecting a narrow provincial viewpoint
3: of or relating to an island of cells or tissue
Etymology:
Late Latin insularis, from Latin insula island
First Known Use: 1611
The 2011 National Book Award winners were announced. The awards are long considered to be insular, and this year was no exception. In this case, I would prefer this definition: ; standing alone; isolated. While I don't think some mainstream books deserve an award, it would be nice for more popular authors and titles to be considered. It seems that they can't win unless they lack an audience.
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