islander

noun

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

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In 2014, with the help of Blue Ventures, many islanders formed a fishermen's collective. Sira Thierij, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024 This particular set of islanders seemed immune from the usual unscripted television fraudulence; their sincere reactions to romantic heartbreak and platonic betrayal accurately reflected the emotional rollercoaster of modern dating. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024 The 2023 season of Love Island went even further by partnering with eBay to dress all the islanders in pre-loved outfits. Solitaire Townsend, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024 The community supported that study, saying that if DNA showed the remains were Rapanui, islanders would be interested in repatriation. Byrodrigo Pérez Ortega, science.org, 11 Sep. 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 2 Jan. 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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