CEFR C2
insular
Translation
島国根性の / 視野の狭い / 閉鎖的な
Meaning
Narrow-minded or unwilling to accept ideas or people from outside one's own group or region.
Examples
- The company's insular culture made it difficult for new employees to suggest innovative changes.
The company's insular culture made it difficult for new employees to suggest innovative changes. - He grew up in an insular community where outsiders were rarely seen or welcomed.
He grew up in an insular community where outsiders were rarely seen or welcomed.