insulary

[ˈɪnsjʊləri]

insulary Definition

  • 1relating to or characteristic of an island
  • 2living on an island

Using insulary: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "insulary" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The insulary lifestyle is often slower and more relaxed than that of the mainland.

  • Example

    The insulary fauna is unique and diverse.

  • Example

    The insulary communities rely heavily on fishing and tourism for their economy.

insulary Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for insulary

Phrases with insulary

  • a state or country consisting entirely of islands

    Example

    The Philippines is an insulary state.

  • a language variety spoken only on an island or group of islands

    Example

    The insulary dialects of Japan are distinct from those spoken on the mainland.

  • the shallow sea floor surrounding an island

    Example

    The insulary shelf is home to a variety of marine life.

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Summary: insulary in Brief

'Insulary' [ˈɪnsjʊləri] is an adjective that describes something related to or characteristic of an island. It can refer to the lifestyle, fauna, or communities of an island, as in 'The insulary lifestyle is often slower and more relaxed than that of the mainland.' The term also extends to phrases like 'insulary state,' denoting a country consisting entirely of islands, and 'insulary dialect,' referring to a language variety spoken only on an island or group of islands.