insularism

insularism
See insular.

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  • insularism — n. the state of being insulated. Syn: insulation, insularity, detachment. [WordNet 1.5] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • insularism — noun see insular …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • insularism — in·su·lar·ism …   English syllables

  • insularism — noun the state of being isolated or detached the insulation of England was preserved by the English Channel • Syn: ↑insulation, ↑insularity, ↑detachment • Derivationally related forms: ↑insular (for: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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  • Canada in the American Civil War — At the time of the American Civil War, Canada did not yet exist as a federated nation. Instead, the territory consisted of the United Province of Canada (modern southern Ontario, southern Quebec and Labrador), the six other remaining colonies of… …   Wikipedia

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