islander

noun

is·land·er ˈī-lən-dər

: 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