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

This is when, as the islanders like to say, relationships are tested. — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 21 June 2026

The islanders remain in last place in their group, with one point, and could need a win to secure a spot in the knockout rounds. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026

However, Gabriel's time in the villa came to an end when he was voted off the island alongside Sol Dean by his fellow islanders. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

The islanders reward one another for making their tiny, punishing world livable and fun; the public rewards them for making good TV. — Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 27 June 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