islander

noun

is·​land·​er ˈī-lən-dər 

: a native or inhabitant of an island

Examples of islander in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a 2013 referendum with a turnout of more than 90%, all but three of 1,517 islanders voted to remain a British Overseas Territory . — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026

The two-month conflict, which killed 649 Argentine troops, 255 British service members and three islanders, remains a sore point in Argentina more than four decades later. — Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

The two-month conflict, which killed 649 Argentine troops, 255 British service members and three islanders, remains a sore point in Argentina over four decades later. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Don’t come expecting to blow a wad of cash on Peaks (there’s very little that costs much, anyway) and most of the stuff that the islanders are so proud of—the quiet beaches, the views, and the breezy walks—is free. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1550, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

islander

noun

is·​land·​er ˈī-lən-dər 

: a person born or living on an island