islander

noun

is·​land·​er ˈī-lən-dər How to pronounce islander (audio)
: a native or inhabitant of an island

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Souza told us about the early islanders’ sophisticated system of aquaculture and pointed out the eel, barracuda, and — excitement! — puffer fish that live in the ponds today. Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024 Along the way, the plumbers will help the various islanders and gain access to a wealth of flashy, new abilities that make defeating enemies that much easier. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 10 Oct. 2024 Evolution of the Species The earliest catamarans can be traced back to 1500 B.C.E.: crude vessels (essentially two logs tied together) used by islanders to navigate Austronesia. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2024 The remote hotel was founded by Zita Cobb, an eighth-generation islander, to regenerate the lives of the local people impacted by overfishing, and all profits are invested back into the community. Irenie Forshaw, theweek, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for islander 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1550, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of islander was circa 1550

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“Islander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/islander. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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islander

noun
is·​land·​er ˈī-lən-dər How to pronounce islander (audio)
: a person born or living on an island

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