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 deal even has some specific rules, namely that the islanders need to sacrifice one person for every bell toll. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 June 2026 Vasana Montgomery was dismissed for using the n-word, and the OG crew went from eight islanders to six. Arushi Jacob, Variety, 17 June 2026 Then in September, floods drowned islanders living in Clarendon and submerged what was left of the banana harvest. Literary Hub, 16 June 2026 Once the Islander opened the door, in typical Love Island USA fashion, they were prompted to kiss the other islanders with common interests. Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 9 June 2026 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 Jun. 2026.

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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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