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insularity

noun/ɪnˈsʊl.əˌrɛɪ.ti/

the state of being isolated or detached from others

The insularity of the island community made it difficult for outsiders to understand their unique traditions and customs.

isolationseparatenessdetachment
word origin — from Latin 'insularis', meaning 'of an island', from 'insula' meaning 'island'