islander

noun

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

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The festivities culminate with a traditional cricket match between teams from east and west Bermuda that has all the islanders rooting for one team or another. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025 Ever since the Japanese takeover, the islanders have complained of being second-class citizens. Martin Fackler, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025 Page prevailed on a reality series that follows a group of singles searching for love in a villa, and during their stay as tropical islanders face challenges and surprises among the dramatic twists and turns. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025 Maya Jama and Iain Sterling return as host and narrator for Love Island: All Stars, which features former islanders from the past 10 seasons. Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for islander

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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 20 May. 2025.

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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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