islander

noun

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

Examples of islander in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Throughout a season of the Love Island franchise, contestants arrive at the villa meet the other islanders and (hopefully) fall in love. Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 22 July 2024 This is when, as the islanders like to say, relationships are tested. Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 19 July 2024 By adding elements of reggae, cajun, Latin, funk, Pacific islander music and more to his sonic repertoire, Taj Mahal either rewrote the playbook on the blues or essentially created his own musical idiom. Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024 The wealthy couple celebrated their move by opening a tony hotel, yes, but also by giving back to the islanders who had welcomed them with open arms. Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for islander 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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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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