Wilman (asker) Nov 4, 2008:

My interpretation for the term is that the intellectuals keep their thoughts to themselves. It is different from being conservative, introvert, secluded, and hermit. Does the term carry such meaning here? Thanks.

tianshandun (X) Nov 4, 2008:

内倾、内向、向我、自闭？ 心理学中有内倾、内向性（introversion）和向我思考、自闭性（autism）。不知道能不能用在这里，也许对群体特征的描述不合适？

Yurek Nov 4, 2008:

再提供两个词供参考：self-mmuring, hermit(ship)
FYI

Yurek Nov 4, 2008:

理解成保守性如何？
conservative， conservativity