isolated
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- isolatedly adverb
- semi-isolated adjective
Etymology
Origin of isolated
First recorded in 1755–65; equivalent to French isol(é) (from Italian; isolato ) + -ate 1 + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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The New York robbery, which police are yet to solve, was not an isolated incident.
From Barron's
The location of the original fire in June was described as "isolated", 90 minutes from any road and requiring specialist vehicles to attend.
From BBC
The Kim family has ruled North Korea with an iron grip for decades, and a cult of personality surrounding their "Paektu bloodline" dominates daily life in the isolated country.
From Barron's
California wildlife officials on Thursday voted to list six small, isolated mountain lion populations as threatened under the state Endangered Species Act.
From Los Angeles Times
“One isolated incident does not define a country with such a welcoming culture,” he said.
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