islander

noun

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

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Throughout the season, islanders coupled up with each other looking for the strongest connection. Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025 Their fellow islanders had to choose who would be eliminated. Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025 Here's a rundown on where the islanders stand now. Julia Moore, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025 Over a month after the latest installment of Peacock's hit dating series came to a close, with Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales nabbing the title of winning couple, the islanders came back together for a special reunion episode hosted by Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen that aired on Monday night. Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for islander

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First Known Use

circa 1550, in the meaning defined above

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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 6 Sep. 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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